São Tomé and Principe Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Overview
São Tomé and Principe's health expenditure per capita stood at $196 in 2025, a rise of +$25 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $196 by 2025. São Tomé and Principe ranked 130th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $207 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $196 | - | - |
| 2025 | $196 | +$25 | #130 |
| 2023 | $171 | +$32 | #131 |
| 2022 | $139 | −$48 | #133 |
| 2021 | $187 | +$27 | #131 |
| 2020 | $160 | +$53 | #131 |
| 2019 | $107 | −$2 | #139 |
| 2018 | $109 | −$8 | #139 |
| 2017 | $117 | +$7 | #133 |
| 2016 | $110 | +$24 | #135 |
| 2015 | $85 | −$33 | #147 |
| 2014 | $119 | −$6 | #136 |
| 2013 | $125 | +$38 | #136 |
| 2012 | $86 | +$17 | #141 |
| 2011 | $69 | +$9 | #148 |
| 2010 | $61 | −$4 | #146 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
São Tomé and Principe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw health expenditure per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
São Tomé and Principe's health expenditure per capita was $196 in 2025. Ranked 130th globally. This represents a 14.5% increase from the previous year.
São Tomé and Principe's health expenditure per capita peaked at $196 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in São Tomé and Principe was $47 in 2001.
São Tomé and Principe ranks 130th 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.
São Tomé and Principe's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $196 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of São Tomé and Principe in 2025 was $196. This ranks 130th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_s-o-tom-and-principe_health-expenditure-per-capita,
title = {São Tomé and Principe Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/s-o-tom-and-principe/health-expenditure-per-capita},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}