Equatorial Guinea Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Equatorial Guinea's health expenditure per capita was $235 in 2025, ranked 124th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Equatorial Guinea's health expenditure per capita stood at $235 in 2025, a rise of +$1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $235 by 2025. Equatorial Guinea ranked 124th globally.
Equatorial Guinea’s health expenditure per capita has risen dramatically from a trough of 20.14 in 2000 to a peak of 290.54 in 2014, before moderating to 235.04 in 2025, placing the country 124th globally. This 11‑fold increase over 25 years reflects expanding fiscal capacity amid higher oil revenues, yet the 2025 level remains modest compared with peer Uzbekistan’s 242.56 and the Philippines’ 227.12. The post‑peak slowdown suggests that the rapid growth of the early 2010s was unsustainable, likely due to fiscal consolidation and shifting budget priorities. While per‑capita spending now exceeds the regional average, it still lags behind many middle‑income economies, indicating room for improvement in service delivery and preventive care. Continued diversification of revenue sources and targeted health reforms could sustain the upward trajectory and narrow the gap with higher‑spending peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $237 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $235 | - | - |
| 2025 | $235 | +$1 | #124 |
| 2023 | $234 | +$18 | #123 |
| 2022 | $215 | −$28 | #124 |
| 2021 | $244 | +$30 | #122 |
| 2020 | $214 | −$10 | #123 |
| 2019 | $223 | −$17 | #121 |
| 2018 | $240 | +$17 | #116 |
| 2017 | $223 | +$2 | #116 |
| 2016 | $221 | −$1 | #115 |
| 2015 | $223 | −$68 | #115 |
| 2014 | $291 | +$4 | #109 |
| 2013 | $286 | +$5 | #108 |
| 2012 | $281 | +$16 | #108 |
| 2011 | $265 | +$28 | #106 |
| 2010 | $238 | −$11 | #105 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Equatorial Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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
Equatorial Guinea's health expenditure per capita was $235 in 2025. Ranked 124th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Equatorial Guinea's health expenditure per capita peaked at $291 in 2014.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Equatorial Guinea was $20 in 2000.
Equatorial Guinea ranks 124th 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.
Equatorial Guinea's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $235 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Equatorial Guinea in 2025 was $235. This ranks 124th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Equatorial Guinea Health Expenditure per Capita},
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year = {2026}
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