Liberia Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Liberia's health expenditure per capita was $136 in 2025, ranked 135th globally. This represents a 30.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Liberia's health expenditure per capita stood at $136 in 2025, a rise of +$32 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $136 by 2025. Liberia ranked 135th globally.
Liberia’s health expenditure per capita has risen dramatically from US$ 7.93 in 2000 to US$ 136.01 in 2025, placing the country at rank 135 out of 191 nations in the latest World Bank series. The all‑time peak coincides with the 2025 figure, while the trough of US$ 5.76 occurred in 2003, reflecting the post‑conflict fiscal constraints that limited health spending for several years. Over the 25‑year coverage period, annual increases have accelerated, especially after 2015 when donor‑financed reforms and modest GDP growth enabled a steady climb in per‑capita allocations. Liberia’s 2025 level is close to those of Indonesia (US$ 142.72) and Sri Lanka (US$ 132.69), both of which have larger economies and more diversified health financing mechanisms. If fiscal space continues to expand and domestic revenue mobilisation improves, the upward trajectory is likely to persist, potentially narrowing the gap with higher‑spending peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $149 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $136 | - | - |
| 2025 | $136 | +$32 | #135 |
| 2023 | $104 | +$3 | #141 |
| 2022 | $100 | +$12 | #142 |
| 2021 | $89 | +$12 | #147 |
| 2020 | $76 | +$25 | #149 |
| 2019 | $51 | −$18 | #167 |
| 2018 | $69 | +$1 | #150 |
| 2017 | $68 | +$0 | #150 |
| 2016 | $68 | −$1 | #152 |
| 2015 | $69 | +$14 | #153 |
| 2014 | $55 | +$6 | #166 |
| 2013 | $49 | +$2 | #166 |
| 2012 | $47 | −$1 | #167 |
| 2011 | $48 | +$7 | #167 |
| 2010 | $41 | +$1 | #164 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Liberia matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. 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
Liberia's health expenditure per capita was $136 in 2025. Ranked 135th globally. This represents a 30.9% increase from the previous year.
Liberia's health expenditure per capita peaked at $136 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Liberia was $6 in 2003.
Liberia ranks 135th 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.
Liberia's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $136 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Liberia in 2025 was $136. This ranks 135th in the world.
Cite this page
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year = {2026}
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