Croatia Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Croatia's health expenditure per capita was $1,768 in 2025, ranked 49th globally. This represents a 14.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Croatia's health expenditure per capita stood at $1,768 in 2025, a rise of +$219 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1,768 by 2025. Croatia ranked 49th globally.
Croatia's health expenditure per capita has experienced a notable increase over the past quarter century, rising from 385.78 in 2000 to 1,767.53 in 2025, marking the highest point in the country's history. This growth trajectory is comparable to that of Palau, which holds a slightly higher ranking globally, with a 2025 expenditure per capita of 1,771.73. Notably, Croatia's expenditure per capita surpassed 1,700 in 2022, indicating a steady upward trend. The increase can be attributed to the country's growing economy and investments in healthcare infrastructure. However, the country's health expenditure per capita still lags behind some of its peers, such as Tuvalu, which held the highest ranking globally in 2025 with 1,865.11. A sustained economic growth, coupled with continued investments in healthcare, will likely contribute to further increases in Croatia's health expenditure per capita, with a potential shift towards a more balanced allocation of resources in the healthcare sector.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $1,885 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1,768 | - | - |
| 2025 | $1,768 | +$219 | #49 |
| 2023 | $1,548 | +$220 | #52 |
| 2022 | $1,329 | −$95 | #51 |
| 2021 | $1,424 | +$300 | #49 |
| 2020 | $1,123 | +$60 | #53 |
| 2019 | $1,064 | +$18 | #54 |
| 2018 | $1,045 | +$126 | #55 |
| 2017 | $919 | +$67 | #60 |
| 2016 | $852 | +$49 | #59 |
| 2015 | $803 | −$112 | #59 |
| 2014 | $915 | +$21 | #55 |
| 2013 | $894 | −$140 | #54 |
| 2012 | $1,034 | −$101 | #48 |
| 2011 | $1,135 | +$8 | #43 |
| 2010 | $1,127 | −$61 | #39 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Croatia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Croatia's health expenditure per capita was $1,768 in 2025. Ranked 49th globally. This represents a 14.2% increase from the previous year.
Croatia's health expenditure per capita peaked at $1,768 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Croatia was $386 in 2000.
Croatia ranks 49th 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.
Croatia's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $1,768 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Croatia in 2025 was $1,768. This ranks 49th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Croatia Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/croatia/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}