Lao PDR—Health Expenditure per Capita (WHO, USD)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #187 of 193Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$27
2023
YoY Change
-33.7%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#187
of 193 countries
Maximum
$69
2021
Minimum
$13
2002
CAGR
+2.9%
24 years
Last
$27
Previous
$41
Highest
$69
Lowest
$13
Unit
USD
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Lao PDR's health expenditure per capita (who, usd) was $27 in 2023, ranking #187 out of 193 countries. This represents a -33.7% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was $69 (2021) and the lowest was $13 (2002). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $27 | -33.7% |
| 2022 | $41 | -39.7% |
| 2021 | $69 | +32.0% |
| 2020 | $52 | -23.1% |
| 2019 | $68 | +18.2% |
| 2018 | $57 | -6.9% |
| 2017 | $61 | +13.0% |
| 2016 | $54 | +4.5% |
| 2015 | $52 | +14.3% |
| 2014 | $46 | +4.7% |
| 2013 | $43 | +34.0% |
| 2012 | $32 | +19.7% |
| 2011 | $27 | -21.5% |
| 2010 | $35 | -3.3% |
| 2009 | $36 | +33.5% |
| 2008 | $27 | +8.9% |
| 2007 | $25 | +27.8% |
| 2006 | $19 | +10.9% |
| 2005 | $17 | +6.8% |
| 2004 | $16 | -7.7% |
| 2003 | $18 | +36.3% |
| 2002 | $13 | -10.8% |
| 2001 | $14 | +2.6% |
| 2000 | $14 |
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