Afghanistan—Health Expenditure per Capita (WHO, USD)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #167 of 193Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$59
2023
YoY Change
-26.8%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#167
of 193 countries
Maximum
$82
2021
Minimum
$17
2002
CAGR
+6.2%
22 years
Last
$59
Previous
$81
Highest
$82
Lowest
$17
Unit
USD
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Afghanistan's health expenditure per capita (who, usd) was $59 in 2023, ranking #167 out of 193 countries. This represents a -26.8% change from 2022. Over the past 22 years, the highest recorded value was $82 (2021) and the lowest was $17 (2002). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $59 | -26.8% |
| 2022 | $81 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | $82 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | $80 | +8.1% |
| 2019 | $74 | +4.0% |
| 2018 | $71 | +6.6% |
| 2017 | $67 | +8.9% |
| 2016 | $61 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | $60 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | $60 | +6.9% |
| 2013 | $56 | +7.1% |
| 2012 | $52 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | $52 | +12.4% |
| 2010 | $46 | +7.6% |
| 2009 | $43 | +8.1% |
| 2008 | $40 | +21.9% |
| 2007 | $33 | +13.0% |
| 2006 | $29 | +15.2% |
| 2005 | $25 | +17.2% |
| 2004 | $21 | +20.7% |
| 2003 | $18 | +6.2% |
| 2002 | $17 |
Top Countries — Health Expenditure per Capita (WHO, USD)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | $13,473 | 2023 |
| 2 | Switzerland | $11,784 | 2023 |
| 3 | Liechtenstein | $11,495 | 2023 |
| 4 | Norway | $8,296 | 2023 |
| 5 | Monaco | $8,004 | 2023 |
| 6 | Luxembourg | $7,511 | 2023 |
| 7 | Iceland | $7,065 | 2023 |
| 8 | Australia | $6,980 | 2023 |
| 9 | Ireland | $6,878 | 2023 |
| 10 | Denmark | $6,511 | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Health Expenditure per Capita (USD) — WHO Global Health Observatory.
Unit
USD