Serbia Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Serbia's health expenditure per capita was $1,149 in 2025, ranked 65th globally. This represents a 16.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Serbia's health expenditure per capita stood at $1,149 in 2025, a rise of +$165 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1,149 by 2025. Serbia ranked 65th globally.
Serbia's health expenditure per capita has undergone significant growth over the past two and a half decades, increasing from a mere 56.52 in 2000 to 1,149.02 in 2025. This represents a substantial improvement in the country's healthcare infrastructure, particularly given its ranking among the top 65 globally in 2025. Notably, Serbia's health expenditure per capita is comparable to that of other countries with similar economic profiles, such as Romania, where the value stood at 1,179.91 in 2025. Conversely, Brazil, with a value of 1,029.20 in the same year, presents a more nuanced comparison, highlighting the potential for Serbia to close the gap in healthcare spending. The upward trend in health expenditure per capita is expected to continue, driven by Serbia's economic growth and increasing focus on healthcare development, potentially leading to further improvements in the country's healthcare outcomes and global ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $1,235 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1,149 | - | - |
| 2025 | $1,149 | +$165 | #65 |
| 2023 | $984 | +$140 | #66 |
| 2022 | $844 | −$46 | #68 |
| 2021 | $889 | +$219 | #64 |
| 2020 | $670 | +$29 | #71 |
| 2019 | $641 | +$24 | #73 |
| 2018 | $617 | +$101 | #73 |
| 2017 | $516 | +$29 | #75 |
| 2016 | $486 | −$5 | #73 |
| 2015 | $491 | −$118 | #75 |
| 2014 | $609 | −$19 | #68 |
| 2013 | $628 | +$68 | #65 |
| 2012 | $560 | −$59 | #71 |
| 2011 | $619 | +$74 | #66 |
| 2010 | $545 | −$30 | #69 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Serbia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. 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
Serbia's health expenditure per capita was $1,149 in 2025. Ranked 65th globally. This represents a 16.8% increase from the previous year.
Serbia's health expenditure per capita peaked at $1,149 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Serbia was $57 in 2000.
Serbia ranks 65th 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.
Serbia's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $1,149 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Serbia in 2025 was $1,149. This ranks 65th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Serbia Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/serbia/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}