Japan—Health Expenditure per Capita (WHO, USD)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #24 of 193Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$3,638
2023
YoY Change
-13.4%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#24
of 193 countries
Maximum
$5,232
2012
Minimum
$2,412
2002
CAGR
+1.2%
24 years
Last
$3,638
Previous
$4,202
Highest
$5,232
Lowest
$2,412
Unit
USD
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Japan's health expenditure per capita (who, usd) was $3,638 in 2023, ranking #24 out of 193 countries. This represents a -13.4% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was $5,232 (2012) and the lowest was $2,412 (2002). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,638 | -13.4% |
| 2022 | $4,202 | -13.3% |
| 2021 | $4,844 | +5.7% |
| 2020 | $4,582 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | $4,431 | +3.9% |
| 2018 | $4,266 | +3.2% |
| 2017 | $4,135 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | $4,194 | +11.7% |
| 2015 | $3,754 | -8.9% |
| 2014 | $4,121 | -5.4% |
| 2013 | $4,356 | -16.7% |
| 2012 | $5,232 | +2.5% |
| 2011 | $5,103 | +25.3% |
| 2010 | $4,072 | +10.2% |
| 2009 | $3,697 | +14.7% |
| 2008 | $3,223 | +15.9% |
| 2007 | $2,781 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | $2,764 | -4.5% |
| 2005 | $2,893 | +0.3% |
| 2004 | $2,885 | +8.8% |
| 2003 | $2,650 | +9.9% |
| 2002 | $2,412 | -3.1% |
| 2001 | $2,489 | -9.5% |
| 2000 | $2,751 |
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