Botswana Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Botswana's health expenditure per capita was $534 in 2025, ranked 96th globally. This represents a 9.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Botswana's health expenditure per capita stood at $534 in 2025, a rise of +$45 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $534 by 2025. Botswana ranked 96th globally.
Botswana’s health expenditure per capita has risen steadily over the 25‑year span from 206.93 in 2000 to an all‑time peak of 534.46 in 2025, placing the country 96th globally. The trough occurred in 2001 at 203.01, after which annual increases have outpaced many peers, with the 2025 figure marginally below Moldova’s 537.67 and Mongolia’s 538.26, and just above the Federated States of Micronesia’s 533.01. This upward trajectory reflects expanded public financing of primary care, HIV/AIDS treatment programmes, and recent investments in hospital infrastructure. Compared with the regional average for sub‑Saharan Africa, Botswana’s per‑capita spending remains modest, yet its consistent growth contrasts with the stagnation observed in several lower‑income economies during the same period. If fiscal capacity is maintained and reforms to improve efficiency are implemented, the upward trend is likely to continue, further narrowing the gap with higher‑spending peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $554 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $534 | - | - |
| 2025 | $534 | +$45 | #96 |
| 2023 | $490 | +$12 | #95 |
| 2022 | $478 | −$14 | #91 |
| 2021 | $492 | +$106 | #85 |
| 2020 | $386 | −$52 | #96 |
| 2019 | $438 | −$9 | #88 |
| 2018 | $447 | −$24 | #86 |
| 2017 | $471 | +$82 | #80 |
| 2016 | $389 | +$15 | #89 |
| 2015 | $375 | −$44 | #90 |
| 2014 | $419 | −$14 | #87 |
| 2013 | $433 | +$14 | #85 |
| 2012 | $419 | −$9 | #80 |
| 2011 | $428 | +$38 | #79 |
| 2010 | $390 | +$53 | #81 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Botswana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. 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
Botswana's health expenditure per capita was $534 in 2025. Ranked 96th globally. This represents a 9.2% increase from the previous year.
Botswana's health expenditure per capita peaked at $534 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Botswana was $203 in 2001.
Botswana ranks 96th 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.
Botswana's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $534 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Botswana in 2025 was $534. This ranks 96th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Botswana Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/botswana/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}