Mauritius Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Mauritius's health expenditure per capita was $598 in 2025, ranked 85th globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Mauritius's health expenditure per capita stood at $598 in 2025, a decline of +$19 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $598 by 2025. Mauritius ranked 85th globally.
Mauritius’ health expenditure per capita rose from a trough of 115.90 in 2000 to an all‑time peak of 640.62 in 2018, before settling at 597.61 in 2025, placing the island nation 85th in the world. This upward trajectory reflects sustained public and private investment in medical infrastructure, expanded coverage of primary‑care services and a demographic shift toward an ageing population that raises demand for chronic‑disease management. The 2025 figure is comparable to peer countries such as Kazakhstan (596.96) and El Salvador (594.97), indicating that Mauritius now operates at a similar spending level to middle‑income economies that have diversified their health systems. Nevertheless, the slight decline from the 2018 peak suggests that fiscal constraints or reallocation of resources amid competing priorities may be tempering growth. Continued economic expansion, coupled with reforms that improve efficiency and broaden insurance coverage, could revive the upward trend and push per‑capita health spending beyond the 2025 level.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $598 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $598 | - | - |
| 2025 | $598 | −$19 | #85 |
| 2023 | $616 | +$25 | #78 |
| 2022 | $591 | −$3 | #77 |
| 2021 | $594 | +$52 | #78 |
| 2020 | $542 | −$97 | #76 |
| 2019 | $639 | −$1 | #74 |
| 2018 | $641 | +$46 | #71 |
| 2017 | $595 | +$54 | #70 |
| 2016 | $540 | +$25 | #71 |
| 2015 | $516 | −$29 | #71 |
| 2014 | $544 | +$104 | #73 |
| 2013 | $440 | +$53 | #83 |
| 2012 | $387 | +$1 | #87 |
| 2011 | $386 | +$29 | #83 |
| 2010 | $357 | +$56 | #86 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritius matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. 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
Mauritius's health expenditure per capita was $598 in 2025. Ranked 85th globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from the previous year.
Mauritius's health expenditure per capita peaked at $641 in 2018.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Mauritius was $116 in 2000.
Mauritius ranks 85th 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.
Mauritius's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $598 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Mauritius in 2025 was $598. This ranks 85th in the world.
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year = {2026}
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