Cuba Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Cuba's health expenditure per capita was $1,199 in 2020, ranked 51st globally. This represents a 17.2% increase from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2020.
Overview
Cuba's health expenditure per capita stood at $1,199 in 2020, a rise of +$176 from 2019. Cuba ranked 51st globally.
Cuba’s health expenditure per capita rose sharply from US$181.09 in 2000 to US$1,199.35 in 2020, marking both the country’s all‑time trough and peak within the 21‑year series and placing it 51st globally in the most recent year. This ten‑fold increase reflects sustained public investment in universal health services despite prolonged economic constraints and the U.S. embargo, and it now exceeds the spending of peers such as Hungary (US$1,182.54) while remaining slightly below Barbados (US$1,234.30). The upward trajectory mirrors broader regional trends in Latin America and the Caribbean, where many states have expanded health budgets to improve outcomes and meet ageing‑population pressures. Continued growth will likely depend on the resilience of Cuba’s dual‑currency system and the extent of future external financing; any significant fiscal reforms or easing of sanctions could accelerate the upward path, whereas prolonged economic stagnation could temper further gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,199 | +$176 | #51 |
| 2019 | $1,023 | +$41 | #57 |
| 2018 | $982 | −$6 | #57 |
| 2017 | $988 | −$3 | #56 |
| 2016 | $991 | −$0 | #53 |
| 2015 | $991 | +$123 | #51 |
| 2014 | $868 | +$155 | #57 |
| 2013 | $712 | +$111 | #63 |
| 2012 | $602 | −$94 | #65 |
| 2011 | $696 | +$87 | #59 |
| 2010 | $609 | −$67 | #62 |
| 2009 | $676 | +$66 | #58 |
| 2008 | $609 | +$40 | #61 |
| 2007 | $569 | +$183 | #58 |
| 2006 | $387 | +$55 | #67 |
Analysis
Cuba's health expenditure per capita was $1,199 in 2020, a rise of +$176 from 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cuba's health expenditure per capita was $1,199 in 2020. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 17.2% increase from the previous year.
Cuba's health expenditure per capita peaked at $1,199 in 2020.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Cuba was $181 in 2000.
Cuba ranks 51st globally in health expenditure per capita as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
The health expenditure per capita of Cuba in 2020 was $1,199. This ranks 51st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cuba_health-expenditure-per-capita,
title = {Cuba Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cuba/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}