Qatar Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Qatar's health expenditure per capita was $1,645 in 2025, ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 8.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Qatar's health expenditure per capita stood at $1,645 in 2025, a decline of +$160 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1,645 by 2025. Qatar ranked 53rd globally.
Qatar's health expenditure per capita has exhibited significant growth over the past 25 years, with the country's all-time peak of 2,422.64 USD in 2015, roughly four times the 2000 value. However, the latest available figure shows a substantial decline to 1,644.72 USD in 2025. This downward shift places Qatar at 53rd globally, falling behind peer countries such as Panama, which recorded 1,709.64 USD in 2025, and Hungary, with 1,561.47 USD. The 2015 peak was likely driven by the country's rapidly expanding healthcare sector, fueled by its booming economy. The decline since then may be attributed to various factors, including shifting government priorities or increased competition from private healthcare providers. Looking ahead, Qatar's trajectory may continue to be influenced by its ongoing healthcare sector reforms, which could either stabilize or further alter the country's expenditure per capita in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $1,586 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1,645 | - | - |
| 2025 | $1,645 | −$160 | #53 |
| 2023 | $1,804 | +$23 | #44 |
| 2022 | $1,782 | −$65 | #43 |
| 2021 | $1,847 | −$120 | #40 |
| 2020 | $1,967 | −$40 | #36 |
| 2019 | $2,008 | +$41 | #34 |
| 2018 | $1,967 | +$55 | #34 |
| 2017 | $1,912 | −$160 | #34 |
| 2016 | $2,072 | −$351 | #30 |
| 2015 | $2,423 | +$170 | #27 |
| 2014 | $2,252 | +$223 | #29 |
| 2013 | $2,030 | +$317 | #31 |
| 2012 | $1,713 | +$230 | #33 |
| 2011 | $1,482 | +$172 | #36 |
| 2010 | $1,310 | −$16 | #37 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Qatar 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
Qatar's health expenditure per capita was $1,645 in 2025. Ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 8.8% decrease from the previous year.
Qatar's health expenditure per capita peaked at $2,423 in 2015.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Qatar was $553 in 2000.
Qatar ranks 53rd 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.
Qatar's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $1,645 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Qatar in 2025 was $1,645. This ranks 53rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_qatar_health-expenditure-per-capita,
title = {Qatar Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}