Canada Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Canada's health expenditure per capita was $6,537 in 2025, ranked 14th globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Canada's health expenditure per capita stood at $6,537 in 2025, a rise of +$159 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $6,537 by 2025. Canada ranked 14th globally.
Canada's health expenditure per capita has demonstrated a notable upward trend over the past two and a half decades, with the latest figure standing at 6,536.54. This value represents a significant increase from the 2000 trough of 1,988.16, marking a 228.9% growth. The current ranking of 14 globally positions Canada closely behind Denmark, with a comparable expenditure of 6,590.34 per capita. This increase is largely driven by the country's aging population and growing demand for healthcare services. The sustained growth in health expenditure per capita suggests that Canada is prioritizing its citizens' healthcare needs. However, the trajectory of this trend may be impacted by the implementation of more cost-effective healthcare policies, such as those focused on preventive care and disease management, which could potentially shift the upward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $6,764 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $6,650 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $6,537 | - | - |
| 2025 | $6,537 | +$159 | #14 |
| 2024 | $6,378 | +$191 | #9 |
| 2023 | $6,187 | −$66 | #15 |
| 2022 | $6,252 | −$259 | #11 |
| 2021 | $6,511 | +$865 | #15 |
| 2020 | $5,646 | +$547 | #14 |
| 2019 | $5,099 | +$46 | #15 |
| 2018 | $5,053 | +$158 | #16 |
| 2017 | $4,895 | +$248 | #15 |
| 2016 | $4,647 | −$12 | #14 |
| 2015 | $4,659 | −$551 | #11 |
| 2014 | $5,210 | −$250 | #14 |
| 2013 | $5,460 | −$59 | #11 |
| 2012 | $5,519 | +$119 | #9 |
| 2011 | $5,400 | +$339 | #11 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Canada 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
Canada's health expenditure per capita was $6,537 in 2025. Ranked 14th globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from the previous year.
Canada's health expenditure per capita peaked at $6,537 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Canada was $1,988 in 2000.
Canada ranks 14th 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.
Canada's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $6,537 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Canada in 2025 was $6,537. This ranks 14th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Canada Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/canada/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}