China Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
China's health expenditure per capita was $911 in 2025, ranked 68th globally. This represents a 19.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
China's health expenditure per capita stood at $911 in 2025, a rise of +$147 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $911 by 2025. China ranked 68th globally.
China’s health expenditure per capita has risen dramatically over the 25‑year span from the turn of the millennium, climbing from a trough of 42.81 in 2000 to an all‑time peak of 910.71 in 2025, placing the country 68th in the world ranking. This increase reflects sustained fiscal prioritisation of health services, expanded insurance coverage and the scaling up of hospital infrastructure across the nation. While the 2025 figure of 910.71 remains below Brazil’s 1,029.20 and slightly above Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 865.84, it exceeds the spending of Antigua and Barbuda (883.27) and approaches the level of the Marshall Islands (952.47), underscoring China’s rapid convergence toward upper‑middle‑income health‑spending norms. The upward trajectory is likely to continue as demographic ageing intensifies demand for chronic‑disease management and as the government pursues reforms aimed at improving service quality and cost efficiency, which could lift per‑capita spending further in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $973 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $911 | - | - |
| 2025 | $911 | +$147 | #68 |
| 2023 | $763 | +$8 | #72 |
| 2022 | $755 | +$85 | #69 |
| 2021 | $670 | +$87 | #71 |
| 2020 | $583 | +$44 | #75 |
| 2019 | $539 | +$35 | #79 |
| 2018 | $504 | +$64 | #80 |
| 2017 | $440 | +$42 | #86 |
| 2016 | $398 | +$5 | #88 |
| 2015 | $393 | +$31 | #89 |
| 2014 | $362 | +$33 | #97 |
| 2013 | $329 | +$44 | #99 |
| 2012 | $285 | +$45 | #107 |
| 2011 | $239 | +$50 | #112 |
| 2010 | $189 | +$24 | #112 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
China matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. 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
China's health expenditure per capita was $911 in 2025. Ranked 68th globally. This represents a 19.3% increase from the previous year.
China's health expenditure per capita peaked at $911 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in China was $43 in 2000.
China ranks 68th 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.
China's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $911 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of China in 2025 was $911. This ranks 68th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {China Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/china/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}