New Zealand—Health Expenditure per Capita (WHO, USD)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #20 of 193Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$4,997
2023
YoY Change
-2.7%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#20
of 193 countries
Maximum
$5,138
2022
Minimum
$1,054
2001
CAGR
+7.0%
24 years
Last
$4,997
Previous
$5,138
Highest
$5,138
Lowest
$1,054
Unit
USD
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
New Zealand's health expenditure per capita (who, usd) was $4,997 in 2023, ranking #20 out of 193 countries. This represents a -2.7% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was $5,138 (2022) and the lowest was $1,054 (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,997 | -2.7% |
| 2022 | $5,138 | +8.2% |
| 2021 | $4,749 | +22.2% |
| 2020 | $3,888 | +5.7% |
| 2019 | $3,680 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | $3,707 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | $3,702 | +5.3% |
| 2016 | $3,517 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | $3,434 | -14.1% |
| 2014 | $3,997 | +4.3% |
| 2013 | $3,834 | +4.1% |
| 2012 | $3,683 | +5.2% |
| 2011 | $3,501 | +13.9% |
| 2010 | $3,073 | +19.0% |
| 2009 | $2,582 | -4.7% |
| 2008 | $2,709 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | $2,706 | +17.4% |
| 2006 | $2,304 | +0.4% |
| 2005 | $2,295 | +15.8% |
| 2004 | $1,982 | +23.0% |
| 2003 | $1,611 | +28.8% |
| 2002 | $1,250 | +18.6% |
| 2001 | $1,054 | -0.1% |
| 2000 | $1,054 |
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