Kuwait—Health Expenditure per Capita (WHO, USD)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #47 of 193Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$1,679
2023
YoY Change
-0.3%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#47
of 193 countries
Maximum
$1,829
2021
Minimum
$425
2000
CAGR
+6.2%
24 years
Last
$1,679
Previous
$1,683
Highest
$1,829
Lowest
$425
Unit
USD
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Kuwait's health expenditure per capita (who, usd) was $1,679 in 2023, ranking #47 out of 193 countries. This represents a -0.3% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was $1,829 (2021) and the lowest was $425 (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,679 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | $1,683 | -8.0% |
| 2021 | $1,829 | +18.6% |
| 2020 | $1,543 | -6.1% |
| 2019 | $1,643 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | $1,659 | +22.7% |
| 2017 | $1,352 | +4.6% |
| 2016 | $1,293 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | $1,260 | -2.6% |
| 2014 | $1,294 | +4.7% |
| 2013 | $1,235 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | $1,217 | +6.1% |
| 2011 | $1,147 | +9.2% |
| 2010 | $1,050 | +2.4% |
| 2009 | $1,026 | -4.1% |
| 2008 | $1,069 | +21.4% |
| 2007 | $881 | +12.6% |
| 2006 | $782 | +7.6% |
| 2005 | $727 | +12.0% |
| 2004 | $649 | +3.7% |
| 2003 | $626 | +8.3% |
| 2002 | $578 | +4.5% |
| 2001 | $554 | +30.2% |
| 2000 | $425 |
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