Namibia Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Namibia's health expenditure per capita was $413 in 2025, ranked 104th globally. This represents a 3.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Namibia's health expenditure per capita stood at $413 in 2025, a rise of +$15 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $413 by 2025. Namibia ranked 104th globally.
Namibia’s health expenditure per capita has risen from 217.55 in 2000 to 412.55 in 2025, placing the nation at 104th globally and ranking it between Thailand (387.37) and Guatemala (469.76) among peers. The upward trajectory peaked in 2011 at 624.60 before retreating to a low of 187.86 in 2002, illustrating the volatility of fiscal commitment to health over the 25‑year span. The post‑peak decline coincided with broader fiscal tightening, yet the subsequent recovery reflects expanding public financing and donor support for primary care and disease prevention. Compared with Thailand’s more modest 387.37, Namibia’s current level suggests a narrowing gap, though it remains below the regional average for upper‑middle‑income economies. Continued investment in health infrastructure and sustained economic growth could maintain the recent upward trend, while any fiscal contraction or external shock might reverse progress.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $413 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $413 | - | - |
| 2025 | $413 | +$15 | #104 |
| 2023 | $397 | −$21 | #102 |
| 2022 | $419 | −$31 | #100 |
| 2021 | $450 | +$79 | #95 |
| 2020 | $371 | −$48 | #98 |
| 2019 | $419 | −$39 | #92 |
| 2018 | $458 | +$10 | #85 |
| 2017 | $448 | +$38 | #85 |
| 2016 | $410 | −$67 | #85 |
| 2015 | $477 | +$24 | #76 |
| 2014 | $452 | −$87 | #81 |
| 2013 | $539 | −$67 | #76 |
| 2012 | $606 | −$18 | #64 |
| 2011 | $625 | +$57 | #65 |
| 2010 | $567 | +$147 | #65 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Namibia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2009. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw health expenditure per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Namibia's health expenditure per capita was $413 in 2025. Ranked 104th globally. This represents a 3.9% increase from the previous year.
Namibia's health expenditure per capita peaked at $625 in 2011.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Namibia was $188 in 2002.
Namibia ranks 104th 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.
Namibia's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $413 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Namibia in 2025 was $413. This ranks 104th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Namibia Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/namibia/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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