Argentina Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Argentina's health expenditure per capita was $1,756 in 2025, ranked 51st globally. This represents a 20.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Argentina's health expenditure per capita stood at $1,756 in 2025, a rise of +$299 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1,756 by 2025. Argentina ranked 51st globally.
Argentina's health expenditure per capita has experienced significant growth over the past quarter century, rising from a low of 219.96 in 2002 to 1,756.23 in 2025, representing an increase of over 700%. This growth has propelled Argentina's health expenditure per capita to 51st globally, surpassing several developed economies, including Qatar, which ranks 54th with a value of 1,644.72. The country's health expenditure per capita has demonstrated a steady upward trend since 2000, when it was 702.23. This trend is comparable to that of Croatia, which has also experienced rapid growth, reaching 1,767.53 in 2025. The recent peak of 1,756.23 in 2025 underscores the country's commitment to improving its healthcare system. However, Argentina's health expenditure per capita remains vulnerable to fluctuations in government funding and economic instability, which could potentially alter the trajectory of this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $1,897 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1,756 | - | - |
| 2025 | $1,756 | +$299 | #51 |
| 2023 | $1,457 | +$41 | #53 |
| 2022 | $1,416 | +$234 | #50 |
| 2021 | $1,182 | +$271 | #54 |
| 2020 | $911 | −$96 | #59 |
| 2019 | $1,007 | −$188 | #59 |
| 2018 | $1,196 | −$296 | #49 |
| 2017 | $1,491 | +$214 | #41 |
| 2016 | $1,277 | −$247 | #43 |
| 2015 | $1,524 | +$233 | #37 |
| 2014 | $1,291 | −$138 | #43 |
| 2013 | $1,429 | +$66 | #40 |
| 2012 | $1,363 | +$155 | #38 |
| 2011 | $1,208 | +$228 | #40 |
| 2010 | $980 | +$192 | #45 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Argentina matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw health expenditure per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Argentina's health expenditure per capita was $1,756 in 2025. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 20.5% increase from the previous year.
Argentina's health expenditure per capita peaked at $1,756 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Argentina was $220 in 2002.
Argentina ranks 51st 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.
Argentina's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $1,756 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Argentina in 2025 was $1,756. This ranks 51st in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Argentina Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/argentina/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}