Costa Rica—Health Expenditure per Capita (WHO, USD)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #60 of 193Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$1,163
2023
YoY Change
+18.8%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#60
of 193 countries
Maximum
$1,163
2023
Minimum
$250
2000
CAGR
+6.9%
24 years
Last
$1,163
Previous
$979
Highest
$1,163
Lowest
$250
Unit
USD
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Costa Rica's health expenditure per capita (who, usd) was $1,163 in 2023, ranking #60 out of 193 countries. This represents a +18.8% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was $1,163 (2023) and the lowest was $250 (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,163 | +18.8% |
| 2022 | $979 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | $977 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | $970 | +4.2% |
| 2019 | $930 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | $917 | +5.7% |
| 2017 | $868 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | $885 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | $889 | +6.4% |
| 2014 | $836 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | $830 | +5.3% |
| 2012 | $789 | +4.7% |
| 2011 | $753 | +13.5% |
| 2010 | $664 | +23.6% |
| 2009 | $537 | +3.7% |
| 2008 | $518 | +20.7% |
| 2007 | $429 | +17.8% |
| 2006 | $365 | +16.3% |
| 2005 | $313 | +6.7% |
| 2004 | $294 | +1.0% |
| 2003 | $291 | +4.1% |
| 2002 | $279 | +8.3% |
| 2001 | $258 | +3.1% |
| 2000 | $250 |
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