Australia—Health Expenditure per Capita (WHO, USD)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #8 of 193Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$6,980
2023
YoY Change
+3.8%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#8
of 193 countries
Maximum
$7,092
2021
Minimum
$1,550
2001
CAGR
+6.5%
24 years
Last
$6,980
Previous
$6,724
Highest
$7,092
Lowest
$1,550
Unit
USD
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Australia's health expenditure per capita (who, usd) was $6,980 in 2023, ranking #8 out of 193 countries. This represents a +3.8% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was $7,092 (2021) and the lowest was $1,550 (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,980 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | $6,724 | -5.2% |
| 2021 | $7,092 | +18.8% |
| 2020 | $5,968 | +7.7% |
| 2019 | $5,543 | -5.1% |
| 2018 | $5,844 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | $5,771 | +6.5% |
| 2016 | $5,418 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | $5,272 | -13.6% |
| 2014 | $6,098 | +4.9% |
| 2013 | $5,812 | -3.8% |
| 2012 | $6,039 | +2.8% |
| 2011 | $5,877 | +18.8% |
| 2010 | $4,948 | +24.0% |
| 2009 | $3,989 | -2.3% |
| 2008 | $4,083 | +7.7% |
| 2007 | $3,793 | +19.5% |
| 2006 | $3,175 | +6.0% |
| 2005 | $2,996 | +9.2% |
| 2004 | $2,744 | +23.2% |
| 2003 | $2,227 | +27.1% |
| 2002 | $1,753 | +13.1% |
| 2001 | $1,550 | -4.7% |
| 2000 | $1,627 |
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