Samoa Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Samoa's health expenditure per capita was $310 in 2025, ranked 113th globally. This represents a 5.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Samoa's health expenditure per capita stood at $310 in 2025, a rise of +$17 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $310 by 2025. Samoa ranked 113th globally.
Samoa's health expenditure per capita has exhibited a steady increase over the past two and a half decades, with a notable upswing in recent years. The country's per capita health expenditure reached a peak of 309.61 in 2025, surpassing its 2001 trough of 56.10 by a significant margin. When compared to its regional peers, Samoa's health expenditure per capita ranks lower than Belize at 315.30, but higher than Honduras at 294.02. This growth in health expenditure can be attributed to the country's evolving healthcare system and increasing government investment. However, the disparity in health expenditure per capita among Pacific Island nations remains a pressing concern. For Samoa to continue to improve its healthcare infrastructure and outcomes, it will be crucial to sustain and potentially increase government investment in the healthcare sector, particularly in the face of rising global healthcare costs and potential economic headwinds.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $320 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $310 | - | - |
| 2025 | $310 | +$17 | #113 |
| 2023 | $293 | +$33 | #115 |
| 2022 | $260 | −$26 | #117 |
| 2021 | $286 | +$33 | #113 |
| 2020 | $253 | +$10 | #114 |
| 2019 | $243 | +$43 | #114 |
| 2018 | $200 | −$20 | #124 |
| 2017 | $221 | −$18 | #117 |
| 2016 | $238 | +$6 | #111 |
| 2015 | $233 | −$20 | #113 |
| 2014 | $252 | +$5 | #113 |
| 2013 | $247 | +$50 | #115 |
| 2012 | $197 | −$15 | #119 |
| 2011 | $212 | +$26 | #114 |
| 2010 | $185 | +$13 | #113 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Samoa 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
Samoa's health expenditure per capita was $310 in 2025. Ranked 113th globally. This represents a 5.7% increase from the previous year.
Samoa's health expenditure per capita peaked at $310 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Samoa was $56 in 2001.
Samoa ranks 113th 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.
Samoa's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $310 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Samoa in 2025 was $310. This ranks 113th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Samoa Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/samoa/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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