Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Philippines
Philippines: Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita was 237.58 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Philippines, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current international $.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Philippines is 237.58 current international $, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 232.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Philippines peaked at 237.58 current international $ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 34.98 current international $, in 2002.
That places Philippines 129th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Philippines, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 45.65 current international $ | — |
| 2001 | 40.11 current international $ | -12.1% |
| 2002 | 34.98 current international $ | -12.8% |
| 2003 | 41.91 current international $ | +19.8% |
| 2004 | 43.94 current international $ | +4.8% |
| 2005 | 53.13 current international $ | +20.9% |
| 2006 | 55.51 current international $ | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 57.87 current international $ | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 59.89 current international $ | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 65.83 current international $ | +9.9% |
| 2010 | 72.34 current international $ | +9.9% |
| 2011 | 60.59 current international $ | -16.3% |
| 2012 | 66.92 current international $ | +10.4% |
| 2013 | 71.4 current international $ | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 84.5 current international $ | +18.3% |
| 2015 | 101.25 current international $ | +19.8% |
| 2016 | 108.8 current international $ | +7.5% |
| 2017 | 115.26 current international $ | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 128.4 current international $ | +11.4% |
| 2019 | 150.97 current international $ | +17.6% |
| 2020 | 192.22 current international $ | +27.3% |
| 2021 | 236.59 current international $ | +23.1% |
| 2022 | 235.41 current international $ | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 237.58 current international $ | +0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 49.88 current international $ | 34.98 current international $ | 65.83 current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 96.04 current international $ | 60.59 current international $ | 150.97 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 225.45 current international $ | 192.22 current international $ | 237.58 current international $ | 4 |
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- 130 Tonga 236.93 current international $ compare
- 131 Indonesia 223.34 current international $ compare
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- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Philippines?
- Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Philippines was 237.58 current international $ in 2023, according to Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 237.58 current international $ in 2023.
- What is the lowest tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.98 current international $ in 2002.
- How does Philippines rank for tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita?
- Philippines ranks 129th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 232.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Tax revenue is defined as compulsory transfers to the central government for public purposes. Public expenditure on health care is defined as all the recurrent and capital spending from government, external borrowing and grants, and social health insurance funds. Both variables are measured in current international $, which adjusts for price differences between countries.