Belize Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Belize's health expenditure per capita was $315 in 2025, ranked 112th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Belize's health expenditure per capita stood at $315 in 2025, a rise of +$6 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $315 by 2025. Belize ranked 112th globally.
Belize's health expenditure per capita has demonstrated a steady upward trend over the past 25 years, with the latest figure standing at 315.30 USD in 2025, ranking 112th globally. The country's health expenditure has more than doubled since 2000, when it was 139.00 USD, indicating a significant increase in healthcare spending. This growth is comparable to that of peer countries such as Azerbaijan, which has a slightly higher health expenditure per capita. In contrast, Samoa's expenditure, at 309.61 USD, is relatively close to Belize's. The rise in health expenditure per capita suggests an increasing focus on healthcare in Belize, which could be attributed to the country's growing economy and improved healthcare infrastructure. However, the trajectory of this trend may be influenced by changes in government policies, demographic shifts, or the impact of global health crises, which could potentially alter the direction and pace of growth in Belize's health expenditure per capita.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $319 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $315 | - | - |
| 2025 | $315 | +$6 | #112 |
| 2023 | $309 | +$11 | #111 |
| 2022 | $298 | −$11 | #109 |
| 2021 | $309 | +$30 | #110 |
| 2020 | $279 | −$19 | #110 |
| 2019 | $298 | +$11 | #106 |
| 2018 | $287 | +$6 | #107 |
| 2017 | $281 | −$12 | #106 |
| 2016 | $293 | +$6 | #104 |
| 2015 | $287 | −$12 | #107 |
| 2014 | $299 | +$35 | #107 |
| 2013 | $263 | +$15 | #112 |
| 2012 | $248 | −$5 | #112 |
| 2011 | $253 | +$9 | #109 |
| 2010 | $244 | +$1 | #101 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belize matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1990. 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
Belize's health expenditure per capita was $315 in 2025. Ranked 112th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.
Belize's health expenditure per capita peaked at $315 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Belize was $139 in 2000.
Belize ranks 112th 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.
Belize's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $315 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Belize in 2025 was $315. This ranks 112th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Belize Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belize/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}