Papua New Guinea Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Overview
Papua New Guinea's health expenditure per capita stood at $99 in 2025, a rise of +$14 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $99 by 2025. Papua New Guinea ranked 147th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $106 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $99 | - | - |
| 2025 | $99 | +$14 | #147 |
| 2023 | $85 | +$4 | #146 |
| 2022 | $81 | +$20 | #152 |
| 2021 | $61 | +$5 | #164 |
| 2020 | $56 | −$4 | #164 |
| 2019 | $60 | +$1 | #158 |
| 2018 | $59 | +$4 | #158 |
| 2017 | $55 | +$1 | #162 |
| 2016 | $54 | +$9 | #166 |
| 2015 | $45 | −$44 | #171 |
| 2014 | $89 | +$12 | #146 |
| 2013 | $77 | +$6 | #151 |
| 2012 | $70 | +$18 | #150 |
| 2011 | $52 | +$13 | #160 |
| 2010 | $39 | +$3 | #165 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Papua New Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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
Papua New Guinea's health expenditure per capita was $99 in 2025. Ranked 147th globally. This represents a 16.1% increase from the previous year.
Papua New Guinea's health expenditure per capita peaked at $99 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Papua New Guinea was $18 in 2001.
Papua New Guinea ranks 147th 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.
Papua New Guinea's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $99 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Papua New Guinea in 2025 was $99. This ranks 147th in the world.
Cite this page
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year = {2026}
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