Guatemala Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Guatemala's health expenditure per capita was $470 in 2025, ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 19.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Guatemala's health expenditure per capita stood at $470 in 2025, a rise of +$78 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $470 by 2025. Guatemala ranked 102nd globally.
Guatemala’s health expenditure per capita has risen from US$ 83.62 in 2000 to US$ 469.76 in 2025, marking a 463 percent increase over 25 years and positioning the country at rank 102 globally. The 2025 figure represents both the latest observation and the all‑time peak, surpassing the 2000 trough by more than five‑fold. Compared with peers, Guatemala’s spending remains slightly below Malaysia’s US$ 487.76 and Tonga’s US$ 444.45, while still trailing Peru’s US$ 503.04 and Namibia’s US$ 412.55. The sustained upward trajectory reflects gradual expansion of public and private health financing, yet the level remains modest relative to higher‑spending nations in the region. Continued economic growth, demographic shifts and policy reforms aimed at universal coverage could further accelerate per‑capita spending, potentially narrowing the gap with the higher‑ranked peers in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $502 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $470 | - | - |
| 2025 | $470 | +$78 | #102 |
| 2023 | $392 | +$8 | #103 |
| 2022 | $384 | +$23 | #103 |
| 2021 | $362 | +$72 | #105 |
| 2020 | $289 | +$11 | #109 |
| 2019 | $279 | +$13 | #110 |
| 2018 | $266 | +$0 | #113 |
| 2017 | $265 | +$19 | #111 |
| 2016 | $246 | +$13 | #109 |
| 2015 | $234 | +$17 | #112 |
| 2014 | $217 | +$18 | #116 |
| 2013 | $199 | −$2 | #119 |
| 2012 | $201 | +$10 | #118 |
| 2011 | $191 | +$16 | #117 |
| 2010 | $175 | +$6 | #114 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guatemala matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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
Guatemala's health expenditure per capita was $470 in 2025. Ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 19.8% increase from the previous year.
Guatemala's health expenditure per capita peaked at $470 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Guatemala was $84 in 2000.
Guatemala ranks 102nd 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.
Guatemala's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $470 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Guatemala in 2025 was $470. This ranks 102nd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Guatemala Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guatemala/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}