United Arab Emirates—Health Expenditure per Capita (WHO, USD)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #34 of 193Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$2,402
2023
YoY Change
+7.2%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#34
of 193 countries
Maximum
$2,402
2023
Minimum
$689
2001
CAGR
+5.5%
24 years
Last
$2,402
Previous
$2,241
Highest
$2,402
Lowest
$689
Unit
USD
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
United Arab Emirates's health expenditure per capita (who, usd) was $2,402 in 2023, ranking #34 out of 193 countries. This represents a +7.2% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was $2,402 (2023) and the lowest was $689 (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,402 | +7.2% |
| 2022 | $2,241 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | $2,250 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | $2,154 | +9.8% |
| 2019 | $1,962 | +4.8% |
| 2018 | $1,873 | +10.5% |
| 2017 | $1,695 | +6.4% |
| 2016 | $1,593 | +7.7% |
| 2015 | $1,479 | -16.7% |
| 2014 | $1,777 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | $1,790 | +4.6% |
| 2012 | $1,711 | -4.3% |
| 2011 | $1,788 | +10.3% |
| 2010 | $1,620 | +5.8% |
| 2009 | $1,531 | +4.4% |
| 2008 | $1,466 | +24.6% |
| 2007 | $1,176 | +14.1% |
| 2006 | $1,031 | +14.8% |
| 2005 | $898 | +9.3% |
| 2004 | $822 | +4.7% |
| 2003 | $785 | +4.1% |
| 2002 | $754 | +9.4% |
| 2001 | $689 | -2.4% |
| 2000 | $706 |
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