Egypt, Arab Republic of Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Egypt, Arab Republic of's health expenditure per capita was $165 in 2025, ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 16.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Egypt, Arab Republic of's health expenditure per capita stood at $165 in 2025, a rise of +$23 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $165 by 2025. Egypt, Arab Republic of ranked 132nd globally.
Egypt’s health expenditure per capita has risen from 69.37 in 2000 to 164.52 in 2025, placing the country 132nd globally and reflecting a 137 percent increase over 25 years. The trajectory peaked at 176.94 in 2021 before a modest retreat, while the lowest point occurred in 2004 at 50.33. This long‑term ascent mirrors broader regional efforts to expand public health financing, yet Egypt still lags behind peers such as Vanuatu, which recorded 161.66, and Bhutan, with 181.04, despite its larger population and more complex health system. The post‑peak decline suggests fiscal pressures or reallocation of resources, but the upward trend since the early 2000s indicates a sustained commitment to health spending. Continued economic growth, coupled with reforms to improve efficiency and broaden insurance coverage, could restore the upward momentum and narrow the gap with higher‑spending peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $167 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $165 | - | - |
| 2025 | $165 | +$23 | #132 |
| 2023 | $141 | −$30 | #135 |
| 2022 | $172 | −$5 | #131 |
| 2021 | $177 | +$29 | #132 |
| 2020 | $148 | +$6 | #134 |
| 2019 | $143 | +$25 | #133 |
| 2018 | $118 | +$12 | #135 |
| 2017 | $106 | −$37 | #137 |
| 2016 | $143 | −$28 | #131 |
| 2015 | $170 | +$15 | #121 |
| 2014 | $155 | +$15 | #130 |
| 2013 | $140 | −$0 | #132 |
| 2012 | $140 | +$24 | #127 |
| 2011 | $116 | +$11 | #131 |
| 2010 | $105 | +$6 | #126 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Egypt, Arab Republic of matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. 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
Egypt, Arab Republic of's health expenditure per capita was $165 in 2025. Ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 16.3% increase from the previous year.
Egypt, Arab Republic of's health expenditure per capita peaked at $177 in 2021.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Egypt, Arab Republic of was $50 in 2004.
Egypt, Arab Republic of ranks 132nd 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.
Egypt, Arab Republic of's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $165 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Egypt, Arab Republic of in 2025 was $165. This ranks 132nd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Egypt, Arab Republic of Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/egypt-arab-republic-of/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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