Panama Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Panama's health expenditure per capita was $1,710 in 2025, ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 9.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Panama's health expenditure per capita stood at $1,710 in 2025, a rise of +$152 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1,710 by 2025. Panama ranked 52nd globally.
Panama's health expenditure per capita has experienced a significant increase over the past two and a half decades, rising from a trough of 296.75 USD in 2001 to a peak of 1,709.64 USD in 2025. This growth has placed Panama firmly in the middle of the global rankings, with a 2025 rank of 52. Compared to its peer countries, Panama's health expenditure per capita is slightly lower than that of Kuwait, which ranks 14 globally, but higher than that of Hungary, which ranks 57. Panama's health expenditure has been steadily increasing, with a consistent upward trend since the early 2000s. The latest value represents a 470% increase from the 2000 level of 300.66 USD. Looking ahead, a significant shift in Panama's health expenditure trajectory could be triggered by advancements in healthcare technology or changes in government healthcare policies, which could further accelerate the country's growth in this area.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $1,775 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1,710 | - | - |
| 2025 | $1,710 | +$152 | #52 |
| 2023 | $1,558 | −$15 | #51 |
| 2022 | $1,573 | +$156 | #48 |
| 2021 | $1,417 | +$59 | #50 |
| 2020 | $1,358 | +$19 | #46 |
| 2019 | $1,339 | +$112 | #47 |
| 2018 | $1,227 | +$100 | #47 |
| 2017 | $1,127 | +$70 | #50 |
| 2016 | $1,057 | +$75 | #51 |
| 2015 | $982 | +$63 | #52 |
| 2014 | $919 | +$114 | #54 |
| 2013 | $806 | +$81 | #60 |
| 2012 | $725 | +$60 | #61 |
| 2011 | $665 | +$58 | #63 |
| 2010 | $607 | +$57 | #63 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Panama matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. 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
Panama's health expenditure per capita was $1,710 in 2025. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 9.7% increase from the previous year.
Panama's health expenditure per capita peaked at $1,710 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Panama was $297 in 2001.
Panama ranks 52nd 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.
Panama's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $1,710 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Panama in 2025 was $1,710. This ranks 52nd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Panama Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/panama/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}