In 2023, the United States had the highest per capita health expenditure among OECD countries. At that time, per capita health expenditure in the U.S. amounted over ****** U.S. dollars, significantly higher than in Switzerland, the country with the second-highest per capita health expenditure. Norway, Germany and Austria are also within the top five countries with the highest per capita health expenditure. The United States also spent the highest share of it’s gross domestic product on health care, with **** percent of its GDP spent on health care services. Health Expenditure in the U.S. The United States is the highest spending country worldwide when it comes to health care. In 2022, total health expenditure in the U.S. exceeded **** trillion dollars. Expenditure as a percentage of GDP is projected to increase to approximately ** percent by the year 2031. Distribution of Health Expenditure in the U.S. Health expenditure in the United States is spread out across multiple categories such as nursing home facilities, home health care, and prescription drugs. As of 2022, the majority of health expenditure in the United States was spent on hospital care, accounting for a bit less than *** third of all health spending. Hospital care was followed by spending on physician and clinical services which accounted for ** percent of overall health expenditure.

The public and private per capita health expenditure differs significantly by country. As of 2023, the United States had by far the highest public per capita spending worldwide. Moreover, the U.S. had the second-highest private expenditure on health globally just after Switzerland. Health expenditures globally Health expenditures include the consumption of health goods, services and public health programs as well as insurance and government spending. Globally, health expenditures are on the rise. Among all countries the average per capita health expenditure is projected to see an increase of over 30 percent from the 2019 totals by the year 2050. Despite the growing expenditures, there are still countries with relatively low health expenditures. The countries with the lowest governmental health expenditure include South Sudan, Eritrea and Bangladesh. Health expenditures spotlight: the U.S. In 2021 the U.S. national health expenditure was at an all-time high. However, the projections indicate that total health expenditures will increase even more. The per capita health expenditures for the U.S. looked equally grim, with 2021 projected to be the most expensive year for health care on record. Despite having seen a significant increase in the total cost of health care in the U.S., trends indicate that the annual percentage change in health expenditures is decreasing over time.

The average for 2021 based on 181 countries was 1402.97 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in the USA: 12012.24 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Madagascar: 17.64 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 2000 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2023, the total healthcare expenditure per capita was approximately ******* U.S. dollars. Followed by Norway, which spent ******* U.S. dollars per capita.

China Consumption Expenditure per Capita: Health Care and Medical Services data was reported at 2,547.000 RMB in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,460.000 RMB for 2023. China Consumption Expenditure per Capita: Health Care and Medical Services data is updated yearly, averaging 743.700 RMB from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2024, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,547.000 RMB in 2024 and a record low of 173.200 RMB in 2000. China Consumption Expenditure per Capita: Health Care and Medical Services data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table CN.HD: Expenditure per Capita.

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The average for 2021 based on 41 countries was 835.91 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in Japan: 4347 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Pakistan: 43.09 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 2000 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2021, Singapore had the highest per capita health spending among countries in Southeast Asia, at around 3,970 U.S. dollars. Brunei followed with the health expenditure per capita of around ****** U.S. dollars of that year.

The average for 2021 based on 19 countries was 3208.68 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in the USA: 12012.24 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in India: 74 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 2000 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Graph and download economic data for Health Services Expenditures per Capita (HLTHSEPCHCSA) from 2000 to 2021 about healthcare, health, expenditures, per capita, services, and USA.

Total health spending per person globally in 2019 averaged to some 1,129 U.S. dollars (1,482 PPP dollars), and is estimated to increase to 1,515 U.S. dollars (2.050 PPP dollars) by 2050. This statistic shows the global health spending per capita in 2019 and projection for 2050 (in U.S. dollars).

The average for 2021 based on 46 countries was 131.04 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in the Seychelles: 718.49 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Madagascar: 17.64 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 2000 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Vietnam VN: Current Health Expenditure Per Capita: Current Price data was reported at 0.000 USD mn in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.000 USD mn for 2014. Vietnam VN: Current Health Expenditure Per Capita: Current Price data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 USD mn from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2015, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 USD mn in 2013 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in 2000. Vietnam VN: Current Health Expenditure Per Capita: Current Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Current expenditures on health per capita in current US dollars. Estimates of current health expenditures include healthcare goods and services consumed during each year.; ; World Health Organization Global Health Expenditure database (http://apps.who.int/nha/database).; Weighted average;

In 2018, the health spending per capita amounted to over 10,600 U.S. dollars in the United States. This statistic illustrates the health spending per capita in selected developed countries worldwide comparing the years 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2018.

This dataset is about countries per year in Guyana. It has 64 rows. It features 3 columns: country, and health expenditure per capita.

This horizontal bar chart displays health expenditure per capita (current US$) by countries using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Europe. The data is about countries.

Historical chart and dataset showing Switzerland healthcare spending per capita by year from 2000 to 2022.

Belarus BY: Health Expenditure per Capita data was reported at 450.214 USD in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 465.167 USD for 2013. Belarus BY: Health Expenditure per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 186.558 USD from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2014, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 465.167 USD in 2013 and a record low of 69.909 USD in 1995. Belarus BY: Health Expenditure per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belarus – Table BY.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditures as a ratio of total population. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Data are in current U.S. dollars.; ; World Health Organization Global Health Expenditure database (see http://apps.who.int/nha/database for the most recent updates).; Weighted average;

The statistic shows the average yearly growth in per capita health spending in selected countries between 2019 and 2022 (or the latest year available). In New Zealand, during this period, per capita health spending increased on average by 8.7 percent per year.

Peru PE: Domestic Private Health Expenditure Per Capita: Current PPP data was reported at 0.000 Intl $ mn in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.000 Intl $ mn for 2014. Peru PE: Domestic Private Health Expenditure Per Capita: Current PPP data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 Intl $ mn from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2015, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 Intl $ mn in 2015 and a record low of 0.000 Intl $ mn in 2000. Peru PE: Domestic Private Health Expenditure Per Capita: Current PPP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Peru – Table PE.World Bank: Health Statistics. Current private expenditures on health per capita expressed in international dollars at purchasing power parity (PPP).; ; World Health Organization Global Health Expenditure database (http://apps.who.int/nha/database).; Weighted average;