United Kingdom—Health Expenditure per Capita (WHO, USD)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #18 of 193Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$5,407
2023
YoY Change
+5.8%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#18
of 193 countries
Maximum
$5,645
2021
Minimum
$2,021
2000
CAGR
+4.4%
24 years
Last
$5,407
Previous
$5,112
Highest
$5,645
Lowest
$2,021
Unit
USD
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
United Kingdom's health expenditure per capita (who, usd) was $5,407 in 2023, ranking #18 out of 193 countries. This represents a +5.8% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was $5,645 (2021) and the lowest was $2,021 (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,407 | +5.8% |
| 2022 | $5,112 | -9.5% |
| 2021 | $5,645 | +16.0% |
| 2020 | $4,866 | +14.2% |
| 2019 | $4,260 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | $4,234 | +7.5% |
| 2017 | $3,939 | -2.6% |
| 2016 | $4,043 | -9.5% |
| 2015 | $4,470 | -5.6% |
| 2014 | $4,733 | +9.1% |
| 2013 | $4,340 | +3.2% |
| 2012 | $4,204 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | $4,124 | +6.4% |
| 2010 | $3,876 | +1.7% |
| 2009 | $3,813 | -10.9% |
| 2008 | $4,280 | -3.1% |
| 2007 | $4,416 | +16.1% |
| 2006 | $3,803 | +7.8% |
| 2005 | $3,528 | +5.0% |
| 2004 | $3,362 | +21.2% |
| 2003 | $2,774 | +17.3% |
| 2002 | $2,364 | +14.0% |
| 2001 | $2,075 | +2.7% |
| 2000 | $2,021 |
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