Guyana Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Guyana's health expenditure per capita was $607 in 2025, ranked 84th globally. This represents a 20.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Guyana's health expenditure per capita stood at $607 in 2025, a rise of +$102 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $607 by 2025. Guyana ranked 84th globally.
Guyana’s health expenditure per capita rose dramatically from a low of 60.10 in 2001, the all‑time trough, to 606.65 in 2025, the highest level recorded over the 25‑year series and the figure that places the country 84th globally. This ten‑fold increase reflects sustained public and private spending growth, outpacing many regional peers; for example, Jamaica recorded 608.07 and Mauritius 597.61 in the same year. The early 2000s were marked by limited fiscal capacity and modest health infrastructure, but successive policy reforms, oil‑related revenue gains and expanded insurance schemes have driven the upward trajectory. While the peak of 606.65 in 2025 signals a significant improvement in per‑capita resources, maintaining this momentum will depend on the efficient allocation of new fiscal inflows and continued investment in primary care, which could further elevate Guyana’s standing in global health financing.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $654 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $607 | - | - |
| 2025 | $607 | +$102 | #84 |
| 2023 | $505 | +$53 | #91 |
| 2022 | $452 | −$6 | #95 |
| 2021 | $458 | +$94 | #92 |
| 2020 | $364 | +$50 | #100 |
| 2019 | $314 | +$17 | #105 |
| 2018 | $297 | +$30 | #104 |
| 2017 | $267 | +$31 | #109 |
| 2016 | $236 | +$9 | #112 |
| 2015 | $227 | +$11 | #114 |
| 2014 | $216 | +$5 | #117 |
| 2013 | $211 | +$9 | #117 |
| 2012 | $202 | +$16 | #116 |
| 2011 | $186 | +$23 | #118 |
| 2010 | $163 | +$12 | #119 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guyana 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
Guyana's health expenditure per capita was $607 in 2025. Ranked 84th globally. This represents a 20.1% increase from the previous year.
Guyana's health expenditure per capita peaked at $607 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Guyana was $60 in 2001.
Guyana ranks 84th 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.
Guyana's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $607 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Guyana in 2025 was $607. This ranks 84th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Guyana Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guyana/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}