Chile Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Chile's health expenditure per capita was $1,918 in 2025, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 9.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Chile's health expenditure per capita stood at $1,918 in 2025, a rise of +$159 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1,918 by 2025. Chile ranked 46th globally.
Chile's health expenditure per capita has undergone significant growth over the past two and a half decades, rising from a low of 319.53 in 2002 to 1,918.24 in 2025, a 501.71 increase. This is lower than the all-time peak of some of its peer countries, such as Saudi Arabia with 2,037.07 in 2025. During this period of growth, Chile has managed to narrow the gap between its health expenditure per capita and that of developed economies. However, the country still lags behind some of its regional peers, such as Latvia which achieved a higher per capita expenditure of 2,037.95 in 2025. The 26-year trend indicates a steady increase in health spending, suggesting an improvement in the country's healthcare system. Future changes in Chile's health expenditure trajectory will likely depend on the implementation of new healthcare policies and the country's ability to balance economic growth with social welfare spending.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $2,146 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $2,032 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1,918 | - | - |
| 2025 | $1,918 | +$159 | #46 |
| 2024 | $1,760 | +$23 | #22 |
| 2023 | $1,737 | +$195 | #45 |
| 2022 | $1,541 | −$35 | #49 |
| 2021 | $1,577 | +$306 | #48 |
| 2020 | $1,271 | −$78 | #48 |
| 2019 | $1,349 | −$82 | #45 |
| 2018 | $1,431 | +$77 | #44 |
| 2017 | $1,354 | +$186 | #43 |
| 2016 | $1,168 | +$46 | #47 |
| 2015 | $1,122 | −$17 | #47 |
| 2014 | $1,139 | −$33 | #47 |
| 2013 | $1,172 | +$101 | #47 |
| 2012 | $1,071 | +$86 | #45 |
| 2011 | $984 | +$123 | #48 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. 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
Chile's health expenditure per capita was $1,918 in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 9.0% increase from the previous year.
Chile's health expenditure per capita peaked at $1,918 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Chile was $320 in 2002.
Chile ranks 46th 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.
Chile's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $1,918 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Chile in 2025 was $1,918. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chile_health-expenditure-per-capita,
title = {Chile Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chile/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}