Montenegro Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Montenegro's health expenditure per capita was $1,340 in 2025, ranked 58th globally. This represents a 16.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2011–2025.
Overview
Montenegro's health expenditure per capita stood at $1,340 in 2025, a rise of +$192 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1,340 by 2025. Montenegro ranked 58th globally.
Montenegro’s health expenditure per capita has risen sharply over the 14‑year series, climbing from a low of 535.16 in 2012 to a peak of 1,340.18 in 2025, the highest level recorded for the country and placing it 58th globally. The increase represents a 150.1 percent rise from the earliest observation in 2011 (571.66) and more than doubles the 2012 trough, reflecting sustained public and private investment in health services. Compared with peers of similar rank, Montenegro’s 2025 spending is slightly below Barbados (1,398.28) and Trinidad and Tobago (1,400.03) but above Bahrain (1,280.10) and the Russian Federation (1,276.10), indicating a competitive position within the middle‑income bracket. The upward trajectory aligns with regional trends of expanding universal coverage and demographic aging. Continued fiscal prioritisation of health, alongside efficiency reforms, will be crucial to maintain growth; any slowdown in economic growth or fiscal consolidation could temper the upward momentum.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $1,432 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1,340 | - | - |
| 2025 | $1,340 | +$192 | #58 |
| 2023 | $1,148 | +$115 | #62 |
| 2022 | $1,033 | +$9 | #61 |
| 2021 | $1,024 | +$128 | #60 |
| 2020 | $896 | +$141 | #62 |
| 2019 | $755 | +$9 | #66 |
| 2018 | $746 | +$122 | #65 |
| 2017 | $624 | +$19 | #69 |
| 2016 | $605 | +$23 | #69 |
| 2015 | $582 | +$1 | #65 |
| 2014 | $581 | −$16 | #71 |
| 2013 | $597 | +$62 | #67 |
| 2012 | $535 | −$36 | #74 |
| 2011 | $572 | – | #68 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Montenegro 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
Montenegro's health expenditure per capita was $1,340 in 2025. Ranked 58th globally. This represents a 16.8% increase from the previous year.
Montenegro's health expenditure per capita peaked at $1,340 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Montenegro was $535 in 2012.
Montenegro ranks 58th 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.
Montenegro's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $1,340 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Montenegro in 2025 was $1,340. This ranks 58th in the world.
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