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Barbados Health Expenditure per Capita

Current health expenditure per capita  SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD

$1,398 +$112 (+8.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #57 Global Peak $1,398 (2025) Source World Bank

Barbados Health Expenditure per Capita (2000–2025)

Overview

Barbados's health expenditure per capita stood at $1,398 in 2025, a rise of +$112 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1,398 by 2025. Barbados ranked 57th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Expenditure per Capita YoY change Rank
2026* trend $1,429 - -
2025* trend $1,398 - -
2025 $1,398 +$112 #57
2023 $1,286 −$16 #56
2022 $1,302 −$89 #52
2021 $1,391 +$157 #52
2020 $1,234 +$66 #50
2019 $1,168 −$1 #51
2018 $1,169 −$13 #50
2017 $1,182 +$1 #48
2016 $1,181 +$27 #45
2015 $1,155 −$21 #45
2014 $1,175 −$71 #46
2013 $1,246 −$49 #43
2012 $1,295 +$132 #41
2011 $1,163 +$49 #41
2010 $1,114 −$50 #40
Show all years (2000-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 9.4% GDP growth -0.3% Unemployment 11.2%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. 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

What is Barbados's health expenditure per capita?

Barbados's health expenditure per capita was $1,398 in 2025. Ranked 57th globally. This represents a 8.7% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest health expenditure per capita in Barbados?

Barbados's health expenditure per capita peaked at $1,398 in 2025.

What was the lowest health expenditure per capita in Barbados?

The lowest health expenditure per capita in Barbados was $622 in 2000.

How does Barbados rank in health expenditure per capita?

Barbados ranks 57th globally in health expenditure per capita as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for health expenditure per capita?

The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected health expenditure per capita of Barbados in 2025?

Barbados's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $1,398 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health expenditure per capita of Barbados in 2025?

The health expenditure per capita of Barbados in 2025 was $1,398. This ranks 57th in the world.

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