Bolivia, Plurinational State of Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's health expenditure per capita was $272 in 2025, ranked 119th globally. This represents a 6.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's health expenditure per capita stood at $272 in 2025, a rise of +$17 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $272 by 2025. Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranked 119th globally.
Bolivia’s health expenditure per capita has risen dramatically from the all‑time trough of 42.89 in 2000 to a peak of 276.21 in 2021, before edging slightly lower to 272.26 in 2025, ranking 119th globally. This 6.4‑fold increase over 25 years reflects sustained public and private investment in health infrastructure, expanded insurance coverage, and higher per‑capita income. The 2025 figure remains just below the 2021 high and is comparable to peer Libya’s 274.42, underscoring Bolivia’s convergence with middle‑income health spending levels while still trailing regional outliers such as Gabon (275.49). The modest decline from the 2021 peak coincides with fiscal tightening and the lingering effects of the COVID‑19 pandemic, which constrained discretionary health budgets. Continued economic growth, coupled with reforms to broaden fiscal space for health, will be pivotal if Bolivia aims to surpass its recent peak and sustain an upward trajectory in per‑capita health spending.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $276 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $272 | - | - |
| 2025 | $272 | +$17 | #119 |
| 2023 | $255 | −$6 | #119 |
| 2022 | $261 | −$15 | #116 |
| 2021 | $276 | +$28 | #115 |
| 2020 | $249 | +$7 | #117 |
| 2019 | $241 | +$10 | #118 |
| 2018 | $231 | +$17 | #118 |
| 2017 | $215 | +$7 | #118 |
| 2016 | $207 | +$11 | #118 |
| 2015 | $196 | +$17 | #117 |
| 2014 | $179 | +$19 | #123 |
| 2013 | $160 | +$25 | #126 |
| 2012 | $135 | +$16 | #128 |
| 2011 | $120 | +$19 | #129 |
| 2010 | $100 | +$11 | #128 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bolivia, Plurinational State of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's health expenditure per capita was $272 in 2025. Ranked 119th globally. This represents a 6.8% increase from the previous year.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's health expenditure per capita peaked at $276 in 2021.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Bolivia, Plurinational State of was $43 in 2000.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 119th 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.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $272 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2025 was $272. This ranks 119th in the world.
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