Bangladesh Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Bangladesh's health expenditure per capita was $62 in 2025, ranked 168th globally. This represents a 15.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Bangladesh's health expenditure per capita stood at $62 in 2025, a rise of +$8 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $62 by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 168th globally.
Bangladesh’s per‑capita health expenditure has risen sharply over the past 25 years, climbing from 8.28 in 2000 to an all‑time peak of 61.80 in 2025, which places the country at rank 168 globally. The lowest recorded level of 8.10 occurred in 2001, marking the trough from which the upward trajectory began. This sustained increase reflects higher government spending and greater private outlays on health services, aligning Bangladesh with peers such as the Central African Republic (61.83) and Afghanistan (63.31), which occupy similar positions in the World Bank rankings. While the absolute level remains modest compared with high‑income economies, the consistent rise suggests expanding fiscal capacity and prioritisation of health in national budgets. Continued economic growth, coupled with reforms to improve efficiency and broaden coverage, could keep the upward trend alive, though any slowdown in GDP or fiscal constraints might temper future gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $64 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $62 | - | - |
| 2025 | $62 | +$8 | #168 |
| 2023 | $53 | −$3 | #169 |
| 2022 | $57 | +$1 | #164 |
| 2021 | $56 | +$7 | #167 |
| 2020 | $49 | +$4 | #170 |
| 2019 | $45 | +$0 | #171 |
| 2018 | $45 | +$3 | #172 |
| 2017 | $42 | +$3 | #172 |
| 2016 | $39 | +$6 | #173 |
| 2015 | $33 | +$3 | #180 |
| 2014 | $30 | +$3 | #184 |
| 2013 | $27 | +$4 | #183 |
| 2012 | $23 | +$1 | #184 |
| 2011 | $23 | +$2 | #187 |
| 2010 | $21 | +$3 | #185 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw health expenditure per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangladesh's health expenditure per capita was $62 in 2025. Ranked 168th globally. This represents a 15.6% increase from the previous year.
Bangladesh's health expenditure per capita peaked at $62 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Bangladesh was $8 in 2001.
Bangladesh ranks 168th 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.
Bangladesh's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $62 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Bangladesh in 2025 was $62. This ranks 168th in the world.
Cite this page
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year = {2026}
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