Dominica Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Dominica's health expenditure per capita was $552 in 2025, ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 12.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Dominica's health expenditure per capita stood at $552 in 2025, a rise of +$60 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $552 by 2025. Dominica ranked 92nd globally.
Dominica’s health expenditure per capita rose from 259.02 in 2000 to a record 552.34 in 2025, placing the island at rank 92 globally and narrowly trailing Türkiye’s 555.15 and Grenada’s 539.09. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of 226.87 in 2002, reflecting expanded public financing and modest growth in private spending over the past 25 years. Compared with regional peers, Dominica’s per‑capita outlays remain below the Dominican Republic’s 571.94, yet the consistent increase suggests a strengthening health system capacity. The peak reached in 2025 coincides with broader Caribbean efforts to meet Sustainable Development Goal 3 targets, indicating that policy reforms and external aid have begun to translate into higher per‑capita inputs. Continued fiscal discipline and targeted investments in primary care will be crucial to sustain this rise, while any slowdown in economic growth or donor funding could reverse the current momentum.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $567 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $552 | - | - |
| 2025 | $552 | +$60 | #92 |
| 2023 | $492 | −$50 | #93 |
| 2022 | $543 | +$21 | #82 |
| 2021 | $521 | +$69 | #82 |
| 2020 | $453 | −$13 | #85 |
| 2019 | $466 | −$38 | #87 |
| 2018 | $503 | +$87 | #81 |
| 2017 | $416 | −$8 | #88 |
| 2016 | $424 | +$28 | #84 |
| 2015 | $396 | +$7 | #87 |
| 2014 | $389 | +$7 | #93 |
| 2013 | $382 | −$25 | #91 |
| 2012 | $407 | +$20 | #83 |
| 2011 | $387 | +$17 | #82 |
| 2010 | $370 | +$16 | #84 |
Analysis
Dominica's health expenditure per capita was $552 in 2025, a rise of +$60 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated $552 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominica's health expenditure per capita was $552 in 2025. Ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 12.2% increase from the previous year.
Dominica's health expenditure per capita peaked at $552 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Dominica was $227 in 2002.
Dominica ranks 92nd 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.
Dominica's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $552 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Dominica in 2025 was $552. This ranks 92nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominica_health-expenditure-per-capita,
title = {Dominica Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominica/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}