Ghana Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Ghana's health expenditure per capita was $76 in 2025, ranked 157th globally. This represents a 8.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Ghana's health expenditure per capita stood at $76 in 2025, a rise of +$6 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $76 by 2025. Ghana ranked 157th globally.
Ghana’s health expenditure per capita rose from a trough of 10.46 in 2000 to an all‑time peak of 105.35 in 2013, reflecting a rapid expansion of public and private spending on medical services over just 13 years. By 2025 the figure had settled at 76.37, placing the country 157th in the world and closely aligning with peers such as Zambia (76.75) and Zimbabwe (73.16). The steep increase during the early 2000s coincided with the rollout of the National Health Insurance Scheme and greater donor financing, while the modest decline from the 2013 peak mirrors fiscal tightening and the impact of the 2015–2016 commodity price slump on government revenues. Over the 25‑year coverage period, per‑capita health outlays have more than sextupled, yet remain below the regional average for lower‑middle‑income economies. Continued investment in primary care and efficiency gains will be crucial to sustain the upward trajectory and narrow the gap with higher‑spending neighbours.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $75 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $76 | - | - |
| 2025 | $76 | +$6 | #157 |
| 2023 | $70 | −$12 | #160 |
| 2022 | $82 | −$12 | #150 |
| 2021 | $94 | −$3 | #144 |
| 2020 | $97 | +$26 | #142 |
| 2019 | $71 | +$18 | #148 |
| 2018 | $53 | −$1 | #164 |
| 2017 | $54 | −$11 | #165 |
| 2016 | $65 | −$13 | #153 |
| 2015 | $78 | −$0 | #150 |
| 2014 | $78 | −$27 | #151 |
| 2013 | $105 | +$23 | #138 |
| 2012 | $82 | −$10 | #144 |
| 2011 | $92 | +$11 | #139 |
| 2010 | $81 | +$18 | #139 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ghana matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw health expenditure per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ghana's health expenditure per capita was $76 in 2025. Ranked 157th globally. This represents a 8.7% increase from the previous year.
Ghana's health expenditure per capita peaked at $105 in 2013.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Ghana was $10 in 2000.
Ghana ranks 157th 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.
Ghana's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $76 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Ghana in 2025 was $76. This ranks 157th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ghana_health-expenditure-per-capita,
title = {Ghana Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ghana/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}