Burkina Faso Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Burkina Faso's health expenditure per capita was $87 in 2025, ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 21.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Burkina Faso's health expenditure per capita stood at $87 in 2025, a rise of +$15 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $87 by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 153rd globally.
Burkina Faso’s health expenditure per capita has risen from 10.01 in 2000 to an all‑time peak of 87.01 in 2025, placing the country at rank 153 globally. This 770 % increase over 25 years reflects a gradual scaling‑up of public and private spending on health services, yet the level remains modest compared with regional peers such as Cameroon (89.59) and Djibouti (88.04). The early‑2000s trough coincided with limited fiscal capacity and low health‑sector prioritisation, while the recent peak aligns with broader government reforms and external assistance aimed at expanding primary‑care coverage. Despite the upward trajectory, per‑capita spending still lags behind Nigeria’s 82.81, suggesting room for further investment to achieve regional parity. Continued economic growth, coupled with sustained donor support and efficient allocation of resources, will be crucial to maintain the positive trend and raise health outcomes in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $94 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $87 | - | - |
| 2025 | $87 | +$15 | #153 |
| 2023 | $72 | +$7 | #159 |
| 2022 | $64 | +$1 | #160 |
| 2021 | $64 | +$6 | #163 |
| 2020 | $57 | +$16 | #162 |
| 2019 | $41 | +$3 | #173 |
| 2018 | $38 | −$5 | #178 |
| 2017 | $43 | +$4 | #171 |
| 2016 | $40 | +$7 | #172 |
| 2015 | $32 | −$6 | #181 |
| 2014 | $38 | −$4 | #177 |
| 2013 | $42 | +$9 | #172 |
| 2012 | $34 | −$0 | #174 |
| 2011 | $34 | +$1 | #175 |
| 2010 | $33 | +$2 | #171 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burkina Faso matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. 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
Burkina Faso's health expenditure per capita was $87 in 2025. Ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 21.3% increase from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's health expenditure per capita peaked at $87 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Burkina Faso was $10 in 2000.
Burkina Faso ranks 153rd 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.
Burkina Faso's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $87 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Burkina Faso in 2025 was $87. This ranks 153rd in the world.
Cite this page
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