Korea, Rep.—Health Expenditure per Capita (WHO, USD)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #29 of 193Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$3,044
2023
YoY Change
-1.1%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#29
of 193 countries
Maximum
$3,126
2021
Minimum
$475
2000
CAGR
+8.4%
24 years
Last
$3,044
Previous
$3,079
Highest
$3,126
Lowest
$475
Unit
USD
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Korea, Rep.'s health expenditure per capita (who, usd) was $3,044 in 2023, ranking #29 out of 193 countries. This represents a -1.1% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was $3,126 (2021) and the lowest was $475 (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,044 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | $3,079 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | $3,126 | +15.8% |
| 2020 | $2,700 | +3.7% |
| 2019 | $2,602 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | $2,523 | +11.7% |
| 2017 | $2,258 | +10.5% |
| 2016 | $2,043 | +4.7% |
| 2015 | $1,951 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | $1,923 | +10.6% |
| 2013 | $1,739 | +8.4% |
| 2012 | $1,604 | +2.1% |
| 2011 | $1,571 | +10.8% |
| 2010 | $1,417 | +23.1% |
| 2009 | $1,151 | -3.0% |
| 2008 | $1,186 | -5.6% |
| 2007 | $1,256 | +11.1% |
| 2006 | $1,131 | +19.7% |
| 2005 | $945 | +23.6% |
| 2004 | $764 | +11.6% |
| 2003 | $685 | +27.5% |
| 2002 | $537 | +6.7% |
| 2001 | $503 | +5.9% |
| 2000 | $475 |
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