Latvia Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Latvia's health expenditure per capita was $2,038 in 2025, ranked 44th globally. This represents a 23.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Latvia's health expenditure per capita stood at $2,038 in 2025, a rise of +$393 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $2,038 by 2025. Latvia ranked 44th globally.
Latvia’s health expenditure per capita has risen dramatically from a trough of 181.57 in 2000 to an all‑time peak of 2,037.95 in 2025, placing the country 44th globally in the latest World Bank ranking. This 1,122 % increase over 25 years reflects sustained fiscal commitment to health services, outpacing many regional peers; for example, the Slovak Republic recorded 2,051.83 and Saudi Arabia 2,037.07 in the same year. The upward trajectory aligns with broader European trends of expanding public health financing, yet Latvia’s per‑capita spending remains modest relative to Poland’s 2,115.43 and Chile’s 1,918.24. Continued growth will likely depend on the nation’s ability to balance demographic pressures, such as an aging population, with fiscal sustainability, suggesting that future policy reforms and efficiency gains will be pivotal in shaping the next phase of health investment.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $2,163 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $2,038 | - | - |
| 2025 | $2,038 | +$393 | #44 |
| 2023 | $1,645 | +$3 | #49 |
| 2022 | $1,642 | −$255 | #46 |
| 2021 | $1,898 | +$585 | #39 |
| 2020 | $1,313 | +$130 | #47 |
| 2019 | $1,183 | +$82 | #50 |
| 2018 | $1,101 | +$169 | #52 |
| 2017 | $933 | +$58 | #59 |
| 2016 | $875 | +$99 | #58 |
| 2015 | $776 | −$81 | #62 |
| 2014 | $857 | +$50 | #58 |
| 2013 | $807 | +$62 | #59 |
| 2012 | $746 | −$19 | #60 |
| 2011 | $765 | +$76 | #56 |
| 2010 | $689 | −$56 | #57 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Latvia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. 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
Latvia's health expenditure per capita was $2,038 in 2025. Ranked 44th globally. This represents a 23.9% increase from the previous year.
Latvia's health expenditure per capita peaked at $2,038 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Latvia was $182 in 2000.
Latvia ranks 44th 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.
Latvia's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $2,038 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Latvia in 2025 was $2,038. This ranks 44th in the world.
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