Kuwait Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Kuwait's health expenditure per capita was $1,761 in 2025, ranked 50th globally. This represents a 4.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Kuwait's health expenditure per capita stood at $1,761 in 2025, a rise of +$81 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1,761 by 2025. Kuwait ranked 50th globally.
Kuwait’s health expenditure per capita rose from a trough of 425.21 in 2000 to an all‑time peak of 1,829.13 in 2021, reflecting a sustained increase over the 25‑year coverage period. By 2025 the figure stood at 1,760.55, placing Kuwait at #50 globally and marginally below peers such as Croatia (1,767.53) and Argentina (1,756.23). The upward trajectory mirrors the nation’s expanding public health infrastructure and higher per‑capita income, while the modest decline from the 2021 peak suggests a stabilization after years of rapid growth. Compared with regional counterparts, Kuwait’s spending remains competitive, though still lower than the small‑state outlier Palau (1,771.73). Continued fiscal capacity and demographic pressures will likely shape future allocations; if economic diversification proceeds as planned, health expenditure per capita could resume its rise, whereas a slowdown in oil revenues might temper further growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $1,782 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1,761 | - | - |
| 2025 | $1,761 | +$81 | #50 |
| 2023 | $1,679 | −$4 | #48 |
| 2022 | $1,683 | −$146 | #45 |
| 2021 | $1,829 | +$286 | #43 |
| 2020 | $1,543 | −$100 | #42 |
| 2019 | $1,643 | −$15 | #40 |
| 2018 | $1,659 | +$307 | #40 |
| 2017 | $1,352 | +$59 | #44 |
| 2016 | $1,293 | +$33 | #42 |
| 2015 | $1,260 | −$34 | #43 |
| 2014 | $1,294 | +$59 | #42 |
| 2013 | $1,235 | +$18 | #44 |
| 2012 | $1,217 | +$70 | #43 |
| 2011 | $1,147 | +$97 | #42 |
| 2010 | $1,050 | +$25 | #42 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kuwait matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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
Kuwait's health expenditure per capita was $1,761 in 2025. Ranked 50th globally. This represents a 4.8% increase from the previous year.
Kuwait's health expenditure per capita peaked at $1,829 in 2021.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Kuwait was $425 in 2000.
Kuwait ranks 50th 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.
Kuwait's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $1,761 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Kuwait in 2025 was $1,761. This ranks 50th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kuwait_health-expenditure-per-capita,
title = {Kuwait Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kuwait/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}