Afghanistan Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Afghanistan's health expenditure per capita was $63 in 2025, ranked 166th globally. This represents a 7.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2002–2025.
Overview
Afghanistan's health expenditure per capita stood at $63 in 2025, a rise of +$4 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $63 by 2025. Afghanistan ranked 166th globally.
Afghanistan's health expenditure per capita has witnessed a significant fluctuation over the past two and a half decades, with a notable peak in 2021 reaching 81.52 USD, a substantial increase from the 16.71 USD recorded in 2002, the lowest point in the given period. The country's health expenditure per capita, currently standing at 63.31 USD, is positioned 166th globally, closely trailed by Togo, which ranks 163rd with a comparable expenditure of 63.76 USD. Since 2002, Afghanistan's health expenditure has experienced a rising trend, although the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing conflict may have disrupted this growth trajectory. A sustained peace and increased government investment in the healthcare sector could potentially propel Afghanistan's health expenditure per capita to a higher ranking among its peers. However, the persistent conflict and socio-economic challenges in the country may hinder progress in this area, necessitating a concerted effort from the government and international stakeholders to address these issues.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $60 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $63 | - | - |
| 2025 | $63 | +$4 | #166 |
| 2023 | $59 | −$22 | #165 |
| 2022 | $81 | −$1 | #153 |
| 2021 | $82 | +$1 | #150 |
| 2020 | $80 | +$6 | #147 |
| 2019 | $74 | +$3 | #147 |
| 2018 | $71 | +$4 | #148 |
| 2017 | $67 | +$5 | #152 |
| 2016 | $61 | +$1 | #156 |
| 2015 | $60 | −$0 | #158 |
| 2014 | $60 | +$4 | #163 |
| 2013 | $56 | +$4 | #162 |
| 2012 | $52 | +$0 | #163 |
| 2011 | $52 | +$6 | #161 |
| 2010 | $46 | +$3 | #160 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw health expenditure per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Afghanistan's health expenditure per capita was $63 in 2025. Ranked 166th globally. This represents a 7.2% increase from the previous year.
Afghanistan's health expenditure per capita peaked at $82 in 2021.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Afghanistan was $17 in 2002.
Afghanistan ranks 166th globally in health expenditure per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Afghanistan's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $63 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Afghanistan in 2025 was $63. This ranks 166th in the world.
Cite this page
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