Papua New Guinea—Health Expenditure per Capita (WHO, USD)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #148 of 193Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$85
2023
YoY Change
+5.0%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#148
of 193 countries
Maximum
$89
2014
Minimum
$18
2001
CAGR
+6.8%
24 years
Last
$85
Previous
$81
Highest
$89
Lowest
$18
Unit
USD
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Papua New Guinea's health expenditure per capita (who, usd) was $85 in 2023, ranking #148 out of 193 countries. This represents a +5.0% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was $89 (2014) and the lowest was $18 (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $85 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | $81 | +32.9% |
| 2021 | $61 | +9.1% |
| 2020 | $56 | -6.6% |
| 2019 | $60 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | $59 | +6.9% |
| 2017 | $55 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | $54 | +19.5% |
| 2015 | $45 | -49.3% |
| 2014 | $89 | +16.1% |
| 2013 | $77 | +9.2% |
| 2012 | $70 | +33.9% |
| 2011 | $52 | +33.4% |
| 2010 | $39 | +7.7% |
| 2009 | $37 | +5.3% |
| 2008 | $35 | +4.5% |
| 2007 | $33 | +10.5% |
| 2006 | $30 | +9.2% |
| 2005 | $27 | +6.8% |
| 2004 | $26 | +17.1% |
| 2003 | $22 | +7.0% |
| 2002 | $21 | +12.9% |
| 2001 | $18 | -3.4% |
| 2000 | $19 |
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