Bulgaria Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Bulgaria's health expenditure per capita was $1,499 in 2025, ranked 55th globally. This represents a 19.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Bulgaria's health expenditure per capita stood at $1,499 in 2025, a rise of +$241 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1,499 by 2025. Bulgaria ranked 55th globally.
Bulgaria's health expenditure per capita has shown a significant upward trend over the past 25 years, rising from an all-time low of 94.52 in 2000 to 1,498.56 in 2025, the latest available data from the World Bank indicates. This growth places Bulgaria at the 55th position globally, with peer countries such as Hungary ranking higher at 1,561.47 per capita expenditure, while others like Trinidad and Tobago rank lower at 1,400.03. The increase in health expenditure per capita in Bulgaria can be attributed to various factors, including improvements in healthcare infrastructure and services, as well as the country's increasing economic prosperity. As Bulgaria continues to develop its healthcare system, its health expenditure per capita is likely to continue rising, potentially narrowing the gap with its more affluent peer countries. However, potential shifts in government policies or economic trends could alter this trajectory, with a significant decline in government spending or a major economic downturn potentially reversing this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $1,620 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1,499 | - | - |
| 2025 | $1,499 | +$241 | #55 |
| 2023 | $1,258 | +$191 | #58 |
| 2022 | $1,067 | −$42 | #60 |
| 2021 | $1,109 | +$203 | #59 |
| 2020 | $907 | +$173 | #60 |
| 2019 | $733 | +$13 | #68 |
| 2018 | $720 | +$72 | #67 |
| 2017 | $648 | +$68 | #67 |
| 2016 | $580 | +$46 | #70 |
| 2015 | $534 | −$82 | #70 |
| 2014 | $616 | +$62 | #66 |
| 2013 | $554 | −$5 | #73 |
| 2012 | $559 | +$3 | #72 |
| 2011 | $556 | +$71 | #71 |
| 2010 | $485 | +$25 | #73 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bulgaria matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw health expenditure per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bulgaria's health expenditure per capita was $1,499 in 2025. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 19.1% increase from the previous year.
Bulgaria's health expenditure per capita peaked at $1,499 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Bulgaria was $95 in 2000.
Bulgaria ranks 55th 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.
Bulgaria's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $1,499 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Bulgaria in 2025 was $1,499. This ranks 55th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Bulgaria Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bulgaria/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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