Lao PDR Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Overview
Lao PDR's health expenditure per capita stood at $15 in 2025, a decline of +$12 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $15 by 2025. Lao PDR ranked 189th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $15 | - | - |
| 2025 | $15 | −$12 | #189 |
| 2023 | $27 | −$14 | #184 |
| 2022 | $41 | −$27 | #175 |
| 2021 | $69 | +$17 | #161 |
| 2020 | $52 | −$16 | #168 |
| 2019 | $68 | +$10 | #152 |
| 2018 | $57 | −$4 | #163 |
| 2017 | $61 | +$7 | #156 |
| 2016 | $54 | +$2 | #164 |
| 2015 | $52 | +$7 | #167 |
| 2014 | $46 | +$2 | #171 |
| 2013 | $43 | +$11 | #170 |
| 2012 | $32 | +$5 | #178 |
| 2011 | $27 | −$7 | #181 |
| 2010 | $35 | −$1 | #169 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lao PDR matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. 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
Lao PDR's health expenditure per capita was $15 in 2025. Ranked 189th globally. This represents a 45.3% decrease from the previous year.
Lao PDR's health expenditure per capita peaked at $69 in 2021.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Lao PDR was $13 in 2002.
Lao PDR ranks 189th 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.
Lao PDR's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $15 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Lao PDR in 2025 was $15. This ranks 189th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Lao PDR Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lao-pdr/health-expenditure-per-capita},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}