El Salvador Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
El Salvador's health expenditure per capita was $595 in 2025, ranked 87th globally. This represents a 18.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
El Salvador’s health expenditure per capita rose from US$155.53 in 2000 to US$594.97 in 2025, marking a 282 percent increase over 25 years and positioning the country at rank 87 globally. The 2025 figure represents both the latest observation and the all‑time peak, surpassing the trough recorded at the start of the millennium. This upward trajectory aligns El Salvador with middle‑income peers such as Kazakhstan (US$596.96) and Mauritius (US$597.61), which occupy adjacent spots in the World Bank ranking. The sustained growth reflects expanded public financing, greater allocation to primary care, and higher per‑capita spending on medicines and preventive services. Nevertheless, the per‑capita level remains below that of high‑income nations, indicating room for further investment. Continued fiscal prioritisation of health, coupled with efficiency gains and potential external financing, could keep the upward trend and narrow the gap with more advanced health systems.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
El Salvador's health expenditure per capita was $595 in 2025. Ranked 87th globally. This represents a 18.8% increase from the previous year.
El Salvador's health expenditure per capita peaked at $595 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in El Salvador was $156 in 2000.
El Salvador ranks 87th 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.
El Salvador's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $595 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of El Salvador in 2025 was $595. This ranks 87th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {El Salvador Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}