Jamaica Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Jamaica's health expenditure per capita was $608 in 2025, ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 16.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Jamaica's health expenditure per capita stood at $608 in 2025, a rise of +$88 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $608 by 2025. Jamaica ranked 83rd globally.
Jamaica’s health expenditure per capita has risen markedly from 206.45 in 2000 to a 2025 level of 608.07, placing the country 83rd globally and matching its all‑time peak in the same year. The lowest point of the series occurred in 2003 at 177.22, after which a steady upward trajectory unfolded, reflecting expanded public spending and modest private contributions to health services. Over the 25‑year coverage period, the average annual growth rate exceeds 5 percent, outpacing the increase observed in neighbouring Guyana, which recorded 606.65 in 2025, and narrowing the gap with higher‑spending peers such as Colombia at 659.79. The sustained rise suggests that continued fiscal commitment and reforms in service delivery could further elevate per‑capita spending, while any slowdown in economic growth or fiscal constraints would likely temper the upward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $650 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $608 | - | - |
| 2025 | $608 | +$88 | #83 |
| 2023 | $520 | −$1 | #88 |
| 2022 | $521 | +$108 | #85 |
| 2021 | $413 | +$49 | #98 |
| 2020 | $365 | −$26 | #99 |
| 2019 | $391 | +$9 | #95 |
| 2018 | $381 | +$14 | #94 |
| 2017 | $367 | +$37 | #95 |
| 2016 | $330 | −$5 | #98 |
| 2015 | $335 | +$22 | #97 |
| 2014 | $313 | −$9 | #103 |
| 2013 | $322 | −$8 | #102 |
| 2012 | $330 | −$11 | #97 |
| 2011 | $341 | +$31 | #89 |
| 2010 | $310 | +$28 | #89 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. 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
Jamaica's health expenditure per capita was $608 in 2025. Ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 16.9% increase from the previous year.
Jamaica's health expenditure per capita peaked at $608 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Jamaica was $177 in 2003.
Jamaica ranks 83rd 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.
Jamaica's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $608 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Jamaica in 2025 was $608. This ranks 83rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_health-expenditure-per-capita,
title = {Jamaica Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}