Nigeria Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Nigeria's health expenditure per capita was $83 in 2025, ranked 154th globally. This represents a 23.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Nigeria's health expenditure per capita stood at $83 in 2025, a rise of +$16 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $83 by 2025. Nigeria ranked 154th globally.
Nigeria’s health expenditure per capita has risen sharply from a trough of 17.16 in 2000 to a peak of 102.40 in 2014, before settling at 82.81 in 2025, placing the country 154th in the world. The 25‑year coverage shows a sustained upward trajectory, driven by expanded public financing and modest growth in private outlays, yet the 2025 level remains below peers such as Djibouti (88.04) and Burkina Faso (87.01). The post‑2014 decline reflects fiscal constraints and competing budgetary priorities, while the recent modest increase signals renewed policy focus on primary care and disease prevention. Compared with South Sudan (77.94) and Zambia (76.75), Nigeria’s per‑capita spending is higher but still lags behind the regional average for lower‑middle‑income economies. Continued investment in health infrastructure, coupled with improved efficiency of fund allocation, will be crucial to sustain the upward trend and narrow the gap with higher‑spending neighbours.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $85 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $83 | - | - |
| 2025 | $83 | +$16 | #154 |
| 2023 | $67 | −$23 | #161 |
| 2022 | $90 | +$8 | #146 |
| 2021 | $82 | +$14 | #149 |
| 2020 | $68 | +$0 | #152 |
| 2019 | $68 | +$4 | #151 |
| 2018 | $64 | −$7 | #155 |
| 2017 | $70 | −$5 | #149 |
| 2016 | $76 | −$17 | #146 |
| 2015 | $93 | −$9 | #144 |
| 2014 | $102 | +$5 | #142 |
| 2013 | $97 | +$9 | #145 |
| 2012 | $88 | +$8 | #140 |
| 2011 | $80 | +$7 | #143 |
| 2010 | $73 | +$7 | #142 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nigeria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw health expenditure per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nigeria's health expenditure per capita was $83 in 2025. Ranked 154th globally. This represents a 23.9% increase from the previous year.
Nigeria's health expenditure per capita peaked at $102 in 2014.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Nigeria was $17 in 2000.
Nigeria ranks 154th 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.
Nigeria's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $83 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Nigeria in 2025 was $83. This ranks 154th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Nigeria Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nigeria/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}