South Africa—Health Spending per Capita (USD)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #85 of 193
Latest Value
$537
2023
YoY Change
-5.9%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#85
of 193 countries
Maximum
$687
2011
Minimum
$180
2002
CAGR
+3.6%
24 years
Last
$537
Previous
$570
Highest
$687
Lowest
$180
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $537 | -5.9% |
| 2022 | $570 | -3.8% |
| 2021 | $593 | +17.8% |
| 2020 | $503 | -6.6% |
| 2019 | $539 | -3.6% |
| 2018 | $559 | +5.9% |
| 2017 | $528 | +15.5% |
| 2016 | $457 | -7.2% |
| 2015 | $492 | -8.8% |
| 2014 | $539 | -9.2% |
| 2013 | $594 | -8.2% |
| 2012 | $646 | -5.9% |
| 2011 | $687 | +10.5% |
| 2010 | $621 | +27.4% |
| 2009 | $488 | +10.3% |
| 2008 | $442 | -2.9% |
| 2007 | $455 | +8.9% |
| 2006 | $418 | +4.3% |
| 2005 | $401 | +10.6% |
| 2004 | $362 | +26.7% |
| 2003 | $286 | +59.3% |
| 2002 | $180 | -11.5% |
| 2001 | $203 | -14.1% |
| 2000 | $236 |
Top Countries — Health Spending per Capita (USD)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | $13K | 2023 |
| 2 | Switzerland | $12K | 2023 |
| 3 | Liechtenstein | $11K | 2023 |
| 4 | Norway | $8K | 2023 |
| 5 | Luxembourg | $8K | 2024 |
| 6 | Monaco | $8K | 2023 |
| 7 | Iceland | $8K | 2024 |
| 8 | Ireland | $7K | 2024 |
| 9 | Australia | $7K | 2023 |
| 10 | Germany | $7K | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Current expenditures on health per capita in current US dollars. Estimates of current health expenditures include healthcare goods and services consumed during each year.
Methodology
Data compiled by Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO), uri: https://apps.who.int/nha/database.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →