Costa Rica Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Costa Rica's health expenditure per capita was $1,194 in 2025, ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Costa Rica's health expenditure per capita stood at $1,194 in 2025, a rise of +$30 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1,194 by 2025. Costa Rica ranked 62nd globally.
Costa Rica’s health expenditure per capita rose dramatically from US$250.31 in 2000 to US$1,193.80 in 2025, placing the country 62nd globally and marking its all‑time peak in the most recent year. This 376 percent increase over 25 years reflects sustained public investment and expanding coverage, outpacing many regional peers while remaining slightly below the spending levels of St. Kitts and Nevis (US$1,270.05) and the Russian Federation (US$1,276.10). The upward trajectory coincides with broader Latin American trends of rising health budgets, yet Costa Rica’s per‑capita outlay still trails Romania (US$1,179.91) and the Maldives (US$1,171.95), suggesting room for further enhancement. Continued fiscal commitment, coupled with efficiency gains in service delivery, will be crucial to maintain the current growth path and potentially close the gap with higher‑spending peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $1,241 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1,194 | - | - |
| 2025 | $1,194 | +$30 | #62 |
| 2023 | $1,163 | +$184 | #60 |
| 2022 | $979 | +$2 | #62 |
| 2021 | $977 | +$7 | #61 |
| 2020 | $970 | +$39 | #58 |
| 2019 | $930 | +$13 | #60 |
| 2018 | $917 | +$50 | #59 |
| 2017 | $868 | −$17 | #62 |
| 2016 | $885 | −$5 | #57 |
| 2015 | $889 | +$53 | #55 |
| 2014 | $836 | +$6 | #59 |
| 2013 | $830 | +$41 | #57 |
| 2012 | $789 | +$35 | #57 |
| 2011 | $753 | +$90 | #57 |
| 2010 | $664 | +$127 | #58 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Costa Rica matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1995. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw health expenditure per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Costa Rica's health expenditure per capita was $1,194 in 2025. Ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year.
Costa Rica's health expenditure per capita peaked at $1,194 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Costa Rica was $250 in 2000.
Costa Rica ranks 62nd 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.
Costa Rica's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $1,194 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Costa Rica in 2025 was $1,194. This ranks 62nd in the world.
Cite this page
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url = {https://historysaid.com/costa-rica/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
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year = {2026}
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