Guinea-Bissau Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Guinea-Bissau's health expenditure per capita was $91 in 2025, ranked 149th globally. This represents a 10.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Guinea-Bissau's health expenditure per capita stood at $91 in 2025, a rise of +$9 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $91 by 2025. Guinea-Bissau ranked 149th globally.
Guinea‑Bissau’s health expenditure per capita has risen sharply over the 25‑year series, climbing from a trough of 13.28 in 2000 to an all‑time peak of 91.02 in 2025, placing the country 149th in the global ranking. This increase represents a more than six‑fold rise and reflects modest fiscal capacity growth amid persistent health system challenges. By comparison, Kenya’s 2025 per‑capita spending of 89.80 and Tajikistan’s 96.19 are slightly higher, indicating that Guinea‑Bissau remains close to its regional peers despite the upward trajectory. The sustained escalation suggests greater allocation of public resources to health, yet the absolute level remains low relative to many low‑ and middle‑income economies. Continued improvements in tax collection, external aid effectiveness, and prioritisation of primary care could further accelerate spending, while fiscal constraints or political instability might stall the current momentum.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $97 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $91 | - | - |
| 2025 | $91 | +$9 | #149 |
| 2023 | $82 | +$14 | #151 |
| 2022 | $68 | −$2 | #159 |
| 2021 | $70 | +$2 | #159 |
| 2020 | $68 | +$14 | #153 |
| 2019 | $54 | −$5 | #164 |
| 2018 | $59 | +$4 | #159 |
| 2017 | $55 | −$2 | #164 |
| 2016 | $57 | +$4 | #161 |
| 2015 | $52 | −$13 | #166 |
| 2014 | $65 | +$19 | #160 |
| 2013 | $46 | +$8 | #169 |
| 2012 | $38 | −$7 | #169 |
| 2011 | $45 | +$15 | #168 |
| 2010 | $29 | +$2 | #177 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw health expenditure per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea-Bissau's health expenditure per capita was $91 in 2025. Ranked 149th globally. This represents a 10.8% increase from the previous year.
Guinea-Bissau's health expenditure per capita peaked at $91 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Guinea-Bissau was $13 in 2000.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 149th 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.
Guinea-Bissau's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $91 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Guinea-Bissau in 2025 was $91. This ranks 149th in the world.
Cite this page
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