Lebanon Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Lebanon's health expenditure per capita was $-103 in 2025, ranked 190th globally. This represents a 139.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Lebanon's health expenditure per capita stood at $-103 in 2025, a decline of +$363 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $-103 by 2025. Lebanon ranked 190th globally.
Lebanon’s health expenditure per capita has collapsed from a high of 798.13 in 2019 to a negative 102.56 in 2025, placing it 190th out of 191 countries in the World Bank series and marking the all‑time trough for the 25‑year coverage period. The precipitous decline follows a steep downward trajectory that began after the 2000 level of 425.70, reflecting the combined impact of severe macro‑economic distress, currency devaluation and a deteriorating fiscal situation that have eroded public spending capacity. By contrast, peer economies with similarly low rankings such as Lao PDR (15.01) and Sudan (17.21) have maintained positive per‑capita spending, underscoring Lebanon’s uniquely adverse fiscal environment. The negative figure for 2025 indicates that health financing has effectively become a net outflow, with the government likely unable to fund basic services. If macro‑economic reforms, external financing or debt restructuring succeed in stabilising the currency and restoring fiscal space, the downward trend could be reversed, allowing per‑capita health spending to climb again.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $-217 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $-103 | - | - |
| 2025 | $-103 | −$363 | #190 |
| 2023 | $261 | +$30 | #118 |
| 2022 | $230 | +$41 | #121 |
| 2021 | $190 | −$114 | #130 |
| 2020 | $303 | −$495 | #107 |
| 2019 | $798 | +$58 | #64 |
| 2018 | $740 | +$69 | #66 |
| 2017 | $672 | +$31 | #65 |
| 2016 | $641 | +$69 | #67 |
| 2015 | $572 | +$2 | #66 |
| 2014 | $570 | −$7 | #72 |
| 2013 | $577 | −$12 | #72 |
| 2012 | $589 | −$52 | #67 |
| 2011 | $641 | +$73 | #64 |
| 2010 | $567 | +$70 | #66 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw health expenditure per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lebanon's health expenditure per capita was $-103 in 2025. Ranked 190th globally. This represents a 139.3% decrease from the previous year.
Lebanon's health expenditure per capita peaked at $798 in 2019.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Lebanon was $-103 in 2025.
Lebanon ranks 190th 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.
Lebanon's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $-103 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Lebanon in 2025 was $-103. This ranks 190th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_health-expenditure-per-capita,
title = {Lebanon Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}