Papua New Guinea Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Papua New Guinea's health expenditure per capita was $99 in 2025, ranked 147th globally. This represents a 16.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
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.
Papua New Guinea’s health expenditure per capita reached 98.90 U.S. dollars in 2025, marking its all-time peak and placing the country 147th globally. This represents a significant increase from the earliest recorded value of 18.84 in 2000 and the historical low of 18.20 in 2001, reflecting a sustained upward trend over the past two and a half decades. Despite this progress, spending remains constrained by regional and economic challenges, with Papua New Guinea closely aligned with peer nations such as India, which reported a similar per capita health expenditure of 99.52 in 2025. While the steady rise in funding suggests improved prioritization of public health, the absolute levels remain low compared to global standards, potentially limiting access to essential services in remote and underserved areas. Continued improvements will likely depend on stronger fiscal allocation, donor support, and health system efficiency. Without accelerated investment and structural reforms, the trajectory of health outcomes may remain vulnerable to the country’s geographic and socioeconomic barriers.
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.
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