Portugal Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Portugal's health expenditure per capita was $3,070 in 2025, ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 3.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Portugal's health expenditure per capita stood at $3,070 in 2025, a rise of +$99 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $3,070 by 2025. Portugal ranked 33rd globally.
Portugal's health expenditure per capita has experienced a significant increase over the past 26 years, rising from a trough of 995.34 in 2000 to a peak of 3,070.33 in 2025, ranking 33rd globally. This growth is comparable to that of Spain, another European country, which reached 3,271.10 in 2025. The steady rise in health expenditure per capita indicates a growing emphasis on public healthcare in Portugal. Notably, Portugal's expenditure has surpassed that of Nauru, a country with a similar global ranking, which stood at 2,995.68 in 2025. As Portugal continues to navigate the complexities of its healthcare system, trends in demographic shifts and disease prevalence may influence future allocations of resources. If a significant increase in the elderly population or the prevalence of chronic diseases occurs, Portugal's health expenditure per capita may continue to rise, potentially altering the trajectory of this indicator.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $3,327 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $3,199 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $3,070 | - | - |
| 2025 | $3,070 | +$99 | #33 |
| 2024 | $2,971 | +$209 | #17 |
| 2023 | $2,762 | +$162 | #33 |
| 2022 | $2,601 | −$163 | #33 |
| 2021 | $2,764 | +$436 | #33 |
| 2020 | $2,328 | +$119 | #33 |
| 2019 | $2,210 | +$3 | #32 |
| 2018 | $2,207 | +$215 | #31 |
| 2017 | $1,991 | +$121 | #32 |
| 2016 | $1,870 | +$83 | #32 |
| 2015 | $1,787 | −$270 | #32 |
| 2014 | $2,057 | +$29 | #32 |
| 2013 | $2,027 | +$51 | #32 |
| 2012 | $1,977 | −$279 | #27 |
| 2011 | $2,256 | −$3 | #28 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal 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
Portugal's health expenditure per capita was $3,070 in 2025. Ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 3.3% increase from the previous year.
Portugal's health expenditure per capita peaked at $3,070 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Portugal was $995 in 2000.
Portugal ranks 33rd 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.
Portugal's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $3,070 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Portugal in 2025 was $3,070. This ranks 33rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_health-expenditure-per-capita,
title = {Portugal Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}