Cameroon Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Cameroon's health expenditure per capita was $90 in 2025, ranked 151st globally. This represents a 13.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Cameroon's health expenditure per capita stood at $90 in 2025, a rise of +$10 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $90 by 2025. Cameroon ranked 151st globally.
Cameroon's health expenditure per capita has experienced a gradual increase over the past 25 years. The indicator started at 29.82 in 2001, its all-time trough, before steadily rising to reach 89.59 in 2025, its all-time peak and the current value. This growth rate is comparable to that of Kenya, which currently ranks just above Cameroon at 89.80. In contrast, Djibouti, a peer country, has a similar expenditure per capita of 88.04, while Guinea-Bissau and Burkina Faso have higher and lower values, respectively. The rise in health expenditure per capita in Cameroon can be attributed to various factors, including government efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure and access to medical services. However, Cameroon still faces challenges in providing equitable access to healthcare for its population, which would require sustained government investment and policy reforms to ensure a continued improvement in healthcare outcomes. A significant increase in foreign aid or a substantial improvement in the country's economic growth rate could alter the trajectory of Cameroon's health expenditure per capita.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $95 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $90 | - | - |
| 2025 | $90 | +$10 | #151 |
| 2023 | $79 | +$7 | #153 |
| 2022 | $72 | −$0 | #157 |
| 2021 | $73 | +$6 | #156 |
| 2020 | $66 | +$9 | #155 |
| 2019 | $57 | −$2 | #160 |
| 2018 | $58 | +$2 | #161 |
| 2017 | $57 | −$1 | #159 |
| 2016 | $58 | −$0 | #160 |
| 2015 | $58 | −$13 | #160 |
| 2014 | $72 | +$14 | #155 |
| 2013 | $57 | +$0 | #161 |
| 2012 | $57 | −$1 | #160 |
| 2011 | $58 | +$8 | #155 |
| 2010 | $50 | −$1 | #158 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cameroon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. 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
Cameroon's health expenditure per capita was $90 in 2025. Ranked 151st globally. This represents a 13.3% increase from the previous year.
Cameroon's health expenditure per capita peaked at $90 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Cameroon was $30 in 2001.
Cameroon ranks 151st 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.
Cameroon's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $90 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Cameroon in 2025 was $90. This ranks 151st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_health-expenditure-per-capita,
title = {Cameroon Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}