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Bhutan Health Expenditure per Capita

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

$181 +$19 (+11.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #131 Global Peak $181 (2025) Source World Bank

Bhutan Health Expenditure per Capita (2000–2025)

Overview

Bhutan's health expenditure per capita stood at $181 in 2025, a rise of +$19 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $181 by 2025. Bhutan ranked 131st globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Expenditure per Capita YoY change Rank
2026* trend $191 - -
2025* trend $181 - -
2025 $181 +$19 #131
2023 $162 +$24 #132
2022 $138 −$23 #134
2021 $161 +$27 #134
2020 $134 +$18 #135
2019 $116 +$14 #136
2018 $102 −$2 #140
2017 $104 +$6 #138
2016 $97 +$1 #138
2015 $97 +$10 #141
2014 $87 +$1 #148
2013 $86 +$2 #147
2012 $84 +$6 #143
2011 $78 +$5 #146
2010 $72 +$13 #143
Show all years (2000-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +28.2% GDP growth 16.1% C/A balance 6.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. 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

What is Bhutan's health expenditure per capita?

Bhutan's health expenditure per capita was $181 in 2025. Ranked 131st globally. This represents a 11.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest health expenditure per capita in Bhutan?

Bhutan's health expenditure per capita peaked at $181 in 2025.

What was the lowest health expenditure per capita in Bhutan?

The lowest health expenditure per capita in Bhutan was $31 in 2000.

How does Bhutan rank in health expenditure per capita?

Bhutan ranks 131st 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 Bhutan in 2025?

Bhutan's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $181 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

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

The health expenditure per capita of Bhutan in 2025 was $181. This ranks 131st in the world.

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