Philippines Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Philippines's health expenditure per capita was $227 in 2025, ranked 125th globally. This represents a 17.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Philippines's health expenditure per capita stood at $227 in 2025, a rise of +$33 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $227 by 2025. Philippines ranked 125th globally.
The Philippines' health expenditure per capita has demonstrated a modest yet steady increase over the past quarter century, with the latest figure standing at 227.12 USD in 2025, ranking 125th globally. This represents a significant improvement from the all-time low of 26.77 USD in 2002, a year marked by widespread poverty and economic stagnation. Since then, the country's economic growth has led to a gradual increase in healthcare spending, with the Philippines now surpassing several of its regional peers, including Viet Nam, which ranks 121st with a per capita expenditure of 210.43 USD. Notably, the Philippines' current health expenditure per capita is still lower than that of Equatorial Guinea, which ranks 119th with 235.04 USD. As the country continues to urbanize and its population ages, it is likely that healthcare spending will increase, potentially leading to a shift towards more comprehensive and accessible healthcare services.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $239 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $227 | - | - |
| 2025 | $227 | +$33 | #125 |
| 2023 | $194 | +$11 | #129 |
| 2022 | $183 | −$25 | #128 |
| 2021 | $208 | +$42 | #126 |
| 2020 | $167 | +$25 | #129 |
| 2019 | $142 | +$16 | #134 |
| 2018 | $125 | +$5 | #134 |
| 2017 | $120 | +$2 | #132 |
| 2016 | $118 | +$5 | #134 |
| 2015 | $113 | +$7 | #136 |
| 2014 | $106 | −$13 | #140 |
| 2013 | $119 | +$10 | #137 |
| 2012 | $109 | +$13 | #136 |
| 2011 | $96 | +$7 | #137 |
| 2010 | $89 | +$12 | #135 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Philippines matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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
Philippines's health expenditure per capita was $227 in 2025. Ranked 125th globally. This represents a 17.0% increase from the previous year.
Philippines's health expenditure per capita peaked at $227 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Philippines was $27 in 2002.
Philippines ranks 125th 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.
Philippines's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $227 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Philippines in 2025 was $227. This ranks 125th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Philippines Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/philippines/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}