São Tomé and Principe Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
São Tomé and Principe's health expenditure per capita was $196 in 2025, ranked 130th globally. This represents a 14.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
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.
São Tomé and Principe's health expenditure per capita has demonstrated a notable upward trajectory over the past quarter century, with the country's ranking among nations globally shifting to 130th in 2025. At this juncture, the nation's health expenditure per capita stands at 195.79 USD, marking a significant increase from its all-time low of 47.15 USD in 2001. This growth places São Tomé and Principe above peers such as Algeria, which registers a nearly identical figure of 195.91 USD. The country's current health expenditure per capita is also higher than the all-time peak of 195.79 USD reached in 2025. This upward trend suggests a strengthening commitment to healthcare infrastructure and services, potentially facilitated by increased government investment and economic growth. However, a shift in global economic conditions or changes in the country's healthcare priorities could alter the trajectory of this trend, potentially impacting the nation's health expenditure per capita in the years to come.
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
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