Palau—Health Expenditure per Capita (WHO, USD)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #46 of 193Updated May 2026
Latest Value
$1,684
2023
YoY Change
-19.0%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#46
of 193 countries
Maximum
$2,078
2022
Minimum
$609
2002
CAGR
+4.1%
24 years
Last
$1,684
Previous
$2,078
Highest
$2,078
Lowest
$609
Unit
USD
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Palau's health expenditure per capita (who, usd) was $1,684 in 2023, ranking #46 out of 193 countries. This represents a -19.0% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was $2,078 (2022) and the lowest was $609 (2002). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,684 | -19.0% |
| 2022 | $2,078 | +7.6% |
| 2021 | $1,931 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | $1,938 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | $1,929 | +6.6% |
| 2018 | $1,809 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | $1,775 | +4.1% |
| 2016 | $1,705 | +9.6% |
| 2015 | $1,555 | +5.0% |
| 2014 | $1,481 | +5.9% |
| 2013 | $1,399 | +12.8% |
| 2012 | $1,240 | +15.6% |
| 2011 | $1,073 | -1.9% |
| 2010 | $1,093 | +15.4% |
| 2009 | $947 | +7.5% |
| 2008 | $881 | -1.8% |
| 2007 | $897 | +5.3% |
| 2006 | $852 | +5.2% |
| 2005 | $810 | +5.9% |
| 2004 | $765 | +19.9% |
| 2003 | $638 | +4.8% |
| 2002 | $609 | -4.9% |
| 2001 | $641 | -5.2% |
| 2000 | $676 |
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