Malawi—Health Expenditure per Capita (WHO, USD)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #178 of 193Updated May 2026
Latest Value
$41
2023
YoY Change
+3.1%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#178
of 193 countries
Maximum
$46
2021
Minimum
$7
2001
CAGR
+6.9%
24 years
Last
$41
Previous
$40
Highest
$46
Lowest
$7
Unit
USD
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Malawi's health expenditure per capita (who, usd) was $41 in 2023, ranking #178 out of 193 countries. This represents a +3.1% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was $46 (2021) and the lowest was $7 (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $41 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | $40 | -13.7% |
| 2021 | $46 | +9.5% |
| 2020 | $42 | +14.8% |
| 2019 | $37 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | $37 | -2.4% |
| 2017 | $38 | +10.5% |
| 2016 | $34 | -2.7% |
| 2015 | $35 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | $35 | -10.6% |
| 2013 | $40 | +21.5% |
| 2012 | $33 | -17.2% |
| 2011 | $39 | +15.6% |
| 2010 | $34 | -4.4% |
| 2009 | $36 | +8.6% |
| 2008 | $33 | +30.8% |
| 2007 | $25 | +19.4% |
| 2006 | $21 | +21.5% |
| 2005 | $17 | +8.1% |
| 2004 | $16 | +29.5% |
| 2003 | $12 | +10.2% |
| 2002 | $11 | +50.5% |
| 2001 | $7 | -16.1% |
| 2000 | $9 |
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