Malawi Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Malawi's health expenditure per capita was $44 in 2025, ranked 174th globally. This represents a 6.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Malawi's health expenditure per capita stood at $44 in 2025, a rise of +$3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $44 by 2025. Malawi ranked 174th globally.
Malawi's health expenditure per capita has exhibited a mixed trend over the past 25 years. The country's health spending per capita has increased from a trough of $7.43 in 2001 to a peak of $46.41 in 2021, with a slight decline to $43.94 in 2025. This growth is comparable to that of Benin, which has the closest rank to Malawi among its peer countries, with a slightly higher expenditure per capita of $49.18. Despite this progress, Malawi's health expenditure per capita remains lower than many of its regional peers. The country's health spending has shown a general upward trend since the turn of the century, with a notable increase from $8.85 in 2000. However, the decline in recent years may indicate a plateauing of health spending growth. A significant increase in government investment in healthcare or a reduction in healthcare costs could alter the trajectory of Malawi's health expenditure per capita in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $45 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $44 | - | - |
| 2025 | $44 | +$3 | #174 |
| 2023 | $41 | +$1 | #176 |
| 2022 | $40 | −$6 | #178 |
| 2021 | $46 | +$4 | #173 |
| 2020 | $42 | +$5 | #176 |
| 2019 | $37 | +$0 | #177 |
| 2018 | $37 | −$1 | #179 |
| 2017 | $38 | +$4 | #177 |
| 2016 | $34 | −$1 | #179 |
| 2015 | $35 | −$0 | #176 |
| 2014 | $35 | −$4 | #180 |
| 2013 | $40 | +$7 | #175 |
| 2012 | $33 | −$7 | #177 |
| 2011 | $39 | +$5 | #169 |
| 2010 | $34 | −$2 | #170 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malawi matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2016. 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
Malawi's health expenditure per capita was $44 in 2025. Ranked 174th globally. This represents a 6.5% increase from the previous year.
Malawi's health expenditure per capita peaked at $46 in 2021.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Malawi was $7 in 2001.
Malawi ranks 174th 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.
Malawi's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $44 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Malawi in 2025 was $44. This ranks 174th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Malawi Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malawi/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}