Saudi Arabia Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Saudi Arabia's health expenditure per capita was $2,037 in 2025, ranked 45th globally. This represents a 11.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Saudi Arabia's health expenditure per capita stood at $2,037 in 2025, a rise of +$212 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $2,037 by 2025. Saudi Arabia ranked 45th globally.
Saudi Arabia's health expenditure per capita experienced significant growth over the past two and a half decades, rising from 493.37 in 2000 to 2,037.07 in 2025, ranking 45th globally. This upward trend is mirrored in the country's all-time peak, also achieved in 2025, and contrasts with its all-time trough in 2002, when expenditure was at 449.84. When compared to its peer countries, Saudi Arabia's expenditure per capita is comparable to that of Latvia, which ranked higher with a value of 2,037.95 in 2025. This growth in health expenditure per capita is likely driven by the country's increasing healthcare needs and investments in its public healthcare system. However, the trajectory of this trend may be influenced by future changes in government policies and healthcare priorities, particularly if Saudi Arabia's economic growth slows or if there are shifts in its population demographics.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $2,127 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $2,037 | - | - |
| 2025 | $2,037 | +$212 | #45 |
| 2023 | $1,825 | −$6 | #42 |
| 2022 | $1,831 | +$176 | #42 |
| 2021 | $1,655 | +$80 | #45 |
| 2020 | $1,575 | +$70 | #41 |
| 2019 | $1,505 | +$16 | #43 |
| 2018 | $1,489 | +$88 | #43 |
| 2017 | $1,401 | +$48 | #42 |
| 2016 | $1,353 | +$44 | #41 |
| 2015 | $1,309 | −$54 | #41 |
| 2014 | $1,364 | +$174 | #41 |
| 2013 | $1,190 | +$97 | #46 |
| 2012 | $1,093 | +$139 | #44 |
| 2011 | $954 | +$188 | #49 |
| 2010 | $766 | +$6 | #55 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Saudi Arabia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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
Saudi Arabia's health expenditure per capita was $2,037 in 2025. Ranked 45th globally. This represents a 11.6% increase from the previous year.
Saudi Arabia's health expenditure per capita peaked at $2,037 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Saudi Arabia was $450 in 2002.
Saudi Arabia ranks 45th 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.
Saudi Arabia's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $2,037 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was $2,037. This ranks 45th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Saudi Arabia Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
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year = {2026}
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