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El Salvador Health Expenditure per Capita

Current health expenditure per capita  SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD

$595 +$94 (+18.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #87 Global Peak $595 (2025) Source World Bank

El Salvador Health Expenditure per Capita (2000–2025)

Overview

El Salvador's health expenditure per capita stood at $595 in 2025, a rise of +$94 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $595 by 2025. El Salvador ranked 87th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Expenditure per Capita YoY change Rank
2026* trend $633 - -
2025* trend $595 - -
2025 $595 +$94 #87
2023 $501 +$0 #92
2022 $500 +$30 #88
2021 $470 +$112 #90
2020 $358 −$23 #101
2019 $381 +$32 #97
2018 $348 +$10 #101
2017 $339 −$1 #97
2016 $340 +$8 #96
2015 $332 +$17 #98
2014 $315 −$9 #101
2013 $324 +$23 #101
2012 $301 +$5 #103
2011 $296 +$25 #99
2010 $271 +$14 #97
Show all years (2000-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 17.6% GDP growth 1.0% Unemployment 9.1%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw health expenditure per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Salvador's health expenditure per capita?

El Salvador's health expenditure per capita was $595 in 2025. Ranked 87th globally. This represents a 18.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest health expenditure per capita in El Salvador?

El Salvador's health expenditure per capita peaked at $595 in 2025.

What was the lowest health expenditure per capita in El Salvador?

The lowest health expenditure per capita in El Salvador was $156 in 2000.

How does El Salvador rank in health expenditure per capita?

El Salvador ranks 87th globally in health expenditure per capita as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for health expenditure per capita?

The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected health expenditure per capita of El Salvador in 2025?

El Salvador's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $595 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health expenditure per capita of El Salvador in 2025?

The health expenditure per capita of El Salvador in 2025 was $595. This ranks 87th in the world.

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