Ecuador Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Ecuador's health expenditure per capita was $523 in 2025, ranked 98th globally. This represents a 2.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Ecuador's health expenditure per capita stood at $523 in 2025, a rise of +$14 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $523 by 2025. Ecuador ranked 98th globally.
Ecuador’s health expenditure per capita has risen dramatically over the 25‑year series, climbing from a trough of 49.37 in 2000 to an all‑time peak of 523.44 in 2025, placing the country 98th globally. This more than tenfold increase reflects sustained public and private investment in medical infrastructure, pharmaceuticals and preventive programs, outpacing many regional peers. For comparison, Botswana recorded 534.46 and Micronesia (Federated States of) 533.01 in the same year, indicating that Ecuador now operates at a level comparable to the higher‑spending nations in its peer group. The upward trajectory aligns with broader Latin American trends of expanding universal health coverage, yet the per‑capita figure remains modest relative to high‑income economies. Continued fiscal consolidation and targeted reforms in primary care delivery could preserve the current growth path, while any reversal in macro‑economic stability might dampen further gains in health spending.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $531 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $523 | - | - |
| 2025 | $523 | +$14 | #98 |
| 2023 | $509 | +$14 | #89 |
| 2022 | $495 | −$12 | #89 |
| 2021 | $508 | +$37 | #84 |
| 2020 | $470 | −$14 | #83 |
| 2019 | $485 | −$9 | #85 |
| 2018 | $494 | +$25 | #83 |
| 2017 | $469 | +$20 | #81 |
| 2016 | $449 | −$15 | #81 |
| 2015 | $464 | +$31 | #79 |
| 2014 | $433 | +$19 | #86 |
| 2013 | $414 | +$27 | #87 |
| 2012 | $388 | +$47 | #86 |
| 2011 | $340 | +$53 | #90 |
| 2010 | $287 | +$42 | #94 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ecuador 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
Ecuador's health expenditure per capita was $523 in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 2.7% increase from the previous year.
Ecuador's health expenditure per capita peaked at $523 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Ecuador was $49 in 2000.
Ecuador ranks 98th 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.
Ecuador's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $523 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Ecuador in 2025 was $523. This ranks 98th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ecuador_health-expenditure-per-capita,
title = {Ecuador Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ecuador/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}