Barbados Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Barbados's health expenditure per capita was $1,398 in 2025, ranked 57th globally. This represents a 8.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Barbados’ health expenditure per capita has risen from 622.48 in 2000 to 1,398.28 in 2025, marking the all‑time peak and placing the nation 57th globally. This more than doubling over a 25‑year span reflects sustained public and private investment in medical services, infrastructure and preventive care, a trajectory that outpaces many Caribbean peers; for example, Trinidad and Tobago recorded 1,400.03 in the same year while Montenegro posted 1,340.18. The upward swing contrasts sharply with the early‑2000s trough, when spending was just under half the current level, suggesting that fiscal prioritisation of health has become a central component of Barbados’ development agenda. The continued rise is likely to be reinforced by demographic ageing and the government’s commitment to universal health coverage, though any fiscal tightening or external shock could temper the momentum.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Barbados's health expenditure per capita was $1,398 in 2025. Ranked 57th globally. This represents a 8.7% increase from the previous year.
Barbados's health expenditure per capita peaked at $1,398 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Barbados was $622 in 2000.
Barbados ranks 57th 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.
Barbados's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $1,398 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Barbados in 2025 was $1,398. This ranks 57th in the world.
Cite this page
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url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
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year = {2026}
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