Dominican Republic Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Dominican Republic's health expenditure per capita was $572 in 2025, ranked 90th globally. This represents a 17.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Dominican Republic's health expenditure per capita stood at $572 in 2025, a rise of +$83 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $572 by 2025. Dominican Republic ranked 90th globally.
Dominican Republic’s health expenditure per capita rose from 138.30 in 2000 to a record 571.94 in 2025, placing the country at rank 90 globally. The trajectory shows a pronounced acceleration after the early‑2000s trough of 104.60 in 2003, reflecting expanding public and private investment in health services and a shift toward higher‑cost technologies. Over the 25‑year span, per‑capita spending more than quadrupled, outpacing many regional peers and aligning closely with South Africa’s 573.49 and Türkiye’s 555.15 in the same year. The sustained increase mirrors broader macro‑economic growth and demographic pressures, yet the level remains modest compared with higher‑spending nations. Continued fiscal capacity, coupled with reforms to improve efficiency and broaden coverage, will be decisive in determining whether the upward trend can be maintained or if spending will plateau as the health system approaches diminishing returns.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $610 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $572 | - | - |
| 2025 | $572 | +$83 | #90 |
| 2023 | $489 | +$20 | #96 |
| 2022 | $469 | +$35 | #92 |
| 2021 | $434 | +$80 | #96 |
| 2020 | $354 | −$3 | #102 |
| 2019 | $357 | +$25 | #101 |
| 2018 | $332 | +$3 | #102 |
| 2017 | $330 | +$1 | #101 |
| 2016 | $328 | +$6 | #99 |
| 2015 | $322 | +$10 | #100 |
| 2014 | $312 | +$10 | #104 |
| 2013 | $302 | −$2 | #106 |
| 2012 | $304 | +$10 | #102 |
| 2011 | $294 | +$24 | #100 |
| 2010 | $270 | +$33 | #98 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Dominican Republic matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2004. 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
Dominican Republic's health expenditure per capita was $572 in 2025. Ranked 90th globally. This represents a 17.0% increase from the previous year.
Dominican Republic's health expenditure per capita peaked at $572 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Dominican Republic was $105 in 2003.
Dominican Republic ranks 90th 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.
Dominican Republic's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $572 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Dominican Republic in 2025 was $572. This ranks 90th in the world.
Cite this page
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year = {2026}
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