Brazil Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Brazil's health expenditure per capita was $1,029 in 2025, ranked 66th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Brazil's health expenditure per capita stood at $1,029 in 2025, a rise of +$19 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1,029 by 2025. Brazil ranked 66th globally.
Brazil’s health expenditure per capita has risen markedly over the 25‑year span from 313.93 in 2000 to 1,029.20 in 2025, placing the country 66th globally. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of 248.38 in 2002, reaching a peak of 1,043.35 in 2011 before a modest decline to the current level. Compared with peers of similar ranking, Brazil’s spending is slightly below Serbia’s 1,149.02 and the Maldives’ 1,171.95, yet above the Marshall Islands’ 952.47 and China’s 910.71, indicating a middle‑of‑the‑pack position among middle‑income economies. The sustained increase reflects expanded public health programs and higher private sector participation, though the post‑2011 dip suggests fiscal constraints and demographic pressures. Continued investment in primary care and efficiency reforms will be crucial to maintain growth, and any significant policy shift or economic slowdown could alter the forward‑looking trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $1,077 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1,029 | - | - |
| 2025 | $1,029 | +$19 | #66 |
| 2023 | $1,010 | +$139 | #64 |
| 2022 | $871 | +$103 | #66 |
| 2021 | $768 | +$88 | #69 |
| 2020 | $681 | −$187 | #69 |
| 2019 | $868 | −$12 | #62 |
| 2018 | $880 | −$74 | #60 |
| 2017 | $955 | +$145 | #58 |
| 2016 | $810 | +$14 | #62 |
| 2015 | $796 | −$235 | #60 |
| 2014 | $1,031 | +$37 | #49 |
| 2013 | $994 | +$25 | #49 |
| 2012 | $969 | −$75 | #49 |
| 2011 | $1,043 | +$137 | #47 |
| 2010 | $906 | +$177 | #47 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. 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
Brazil's health expenditure per capita was $1,029 in 2025. Ranked 66th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.
Brazil's health expenditure per capita peaked at $1,043 in 2011.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Brazil was $248 in 2002.
Brazil ranks 66th 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.
Brazil's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $1,029 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Brazil in 2025 was $1,029. This ranks 66th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Brazil Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}