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Sierra Leone Health Expenditure per Capita

Current health expenditure per capita  SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD

$31 −$5 (-13.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #179 Global Peak $144 (2014) Source World Bank

Sierra Leone Health Expenditure per Capita (2000–2025)

Overview

Sierra Leone's health expenditure per capita stood at $31 in 2025, a decline of +$5 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $31 by 2025. Sierra Leone ranked 179th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Expenditure per Capita YoY change Rank
2026* trend $28 - -
2025* trend $31 - -
2025 $31 −$5 #179
2023 $36 −$6 #178
2022 $41 −$4 #176
2021 $45 −$3 #175
2020 $48 −$0 #171
2019 $48 +$3 #170
2018 $45 −$3 #171
2017 $47 −$37 #170
2016 $84 −$34 #145
2015 $119 −$25 #134
2014 $144 +$59 #131
2013 $85 +$33 #148
2012 $52 +$2 #164
2011 $50 +$12 #163
2010 $38 −$1 #166
Show all years (2000-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Currency Crisis Pattern
Rapid currency depreciation (>30% YoY) combined with reserve drawdown and inflation surge. Often precedes emergency rate hikes.
Inflation 47.6% Reserves YoY -20.6% FX YoY +51.7%
Occurred 128 times, 35 successful
Inflation
133.5%
Reserves YoY
-48.5%
FX YoY
+126.8%
Inflation
38.1%
Reserves YoY
-30.4%
FX YoY
+33.2%
Inflation
221.3%
Reserves YoY
-15.4%
FX YoY
+820.4%
Inflation
47.6%
Reserves YoY
-20.6%
FX YoY
+51.7%
Inflation
667.4%
Reserves YoY
-80.7%
FX YoY
+835.9%
Inflation
31.3%
Reserves YoY
-47.5%
FX YoY
+42.5%
24 mo later
22.8%

Analysis

Sierra Leone matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw health expenditure per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sierra Leone's health expenditure per capita?

Sierra Leone's health expenditure per capita was $31 in 2025. Ranked 179th globally. This represents a 13.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest health expenditure per capita in Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone's health expenditure per capita peaked at $144 in 2014.

What was the lowest health expenditure per capita in Sierra Leone?

The lowest health expenditure per capita in Sierra Leone was $18 in 2000.

How does Sierra Leone rank in health expenditure per capita?

Sierra Leone ranks 179th globally in health expenditure per capita as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for health expenditure per capita?

The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected health expenditure per capita of Sierra Leone in 2025?

Sierra Leone's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $31 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health expenditure per capita of Sierra Leone in 2025?

The health expenditure per capita of Sierra Leone in 2025 was $31. This ranks 179th in the world.

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