South Africa—Health Expenditure per Capita (WHO, USD)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #85 of 193Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$537
2023
YoY Change
-5.9%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#85
of 193 countries
Maximum
$687
2011
Minimum
$180
2002
CAGR
+3.6%
24 years
Last
$537
Previous
$570
Highest
$687
Lowest
$180
Unit
USD
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
South Africa's health expenditure per capita (who, usd) was $537 in 2023, ranking #85 out of 193 countries. This represents a -5.9% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was $687 (2011) and the lowest was $180 (2002). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $537 | -5.9% |
| 2022 | $570 | -3.8% |
| 2021 | $593 | +17.8% |
| 2020 | $503 | -6.6% |
| 2019 | $539 | -3.6% |
| 2018 | $559 | +5.9% |
| 2017 | $528 | +15.5% |
| 2016 | $457 | -7.2% |
| 2015 | $492 | -8.8% |
| 2014 | $539 | -9.2% |
| 2013 | $594 | -8.2% |
| 2012 | $646 | -5.9% |
| 2011 | $687 | +10.5% |
| 2010 | $621 | +27.4% |
| 2009 | $488 | +10.3% |
| 2008 | $442 | -2.9% |
| 2007 | $455 | +8.9% |
| 2006 | $418 | +4.3% |
| 2005 | $401 | +10.6% |
| 2004 | $362 | +26.7% |
| 2003 | $286 | +59.3% |
| 2002 | $180 | -11.5% |
| 2001 | $203 | -14.1% |
| 2000 | $236 |
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