Denmark—Health Expenditure per Capita (WHO, USD)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #10 of 193Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$6,511
2023
YoY Change
+0.9%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#10
of 193 countries
Maximum
$7,430
2021
Minimum
$2,492
2000
CAGR
+4.3%
24 years
Last
$6,511
Previous
$6,451
Highest
$7,430
Lowest
$2,492
Unit
USD
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Denmark's health expenditure per capita (who, usd) was $6,511 in 2023, ranking #10 out of 193 countries. This represents a +0.9% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was $7,430 (2021) and the lowest was $2,492 (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,511 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | $6,451 | -13.2% |
| 2021 | $7,430 | +13.9% |
| 2020 | $6,521 | +7.8% |
| 2019 | $6,050 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | $6,219 | +6.9% |
| 2017 | $5,817 | +3.8% |
| 2016 | $5,604 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | $5,509 | -14.6% |
| 2014 | $6,448 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | $6,320 | +2.7% |
| 2012 | $6,156 | -4.2% |
| 2011 | $6,426 | +4.4% |
| 2010 | $6,157 | -0.8% |
| 2009 | $6,208 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | $6,118 | +12.2% |
| 2007 | $5,454 | +14.3% |
| 2006 | $4,770 | +7.5% |
| 2005 | $4,436 | +5.9% |
| 2004 | $4,189 | +16.3% |
| 2003 | $3,602 | +24.6% |
| 2002 | $2,892 | +11.3% |
| 2001 | $2,598 | +4.3% |
| 2000 | $2,492 |
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