Somalia, Fed. Rep. Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s health expenditure per capita was $25 in 2025, ranked 185th globally. This represents a 10.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2013–2025.
Overview
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s health expenditure per capita stood at $25 in 2025, a rise of +$2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $25 by 2025. Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranked 185th globally.
Somalia's health expenditure per capita has shown a gradual upward trend since 2013, when it stood at 12.88. The indicator reached its all-time peak in 2025, with a value of 24.81, a significant increase of over 92% from its trough in 2016. This growth is not isolated, as countries with similar low-income profiles, such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, have also experienced increases in health expenditure per capita. However, Somalia still lags behind its peer, the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a value of 26.74 in 2025. Despite this, the trend in Somalia is positive, indicating a growing commitment to healthcare. However, Somalia's trajectory may be impacted by ongoing conflict and instability, which could divert resources away from healthcare and hinder further development in this area.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $27 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $25 | - | - |
| 2025 | $25 | +$2 | #185 |
| 2023 | $22 | +$6 | #188 |
| 2022 | $16 | +$1 | #189 |
| 2021 | $15 | +$2 | #191 |
| 2020 | $13 | −$0 | #192 |
| 2019 | $13 | +$0 | #192 |
| 2018 | $13 | −$1 | #192 |
| 2017 | $14 | +$2 | #192 |
| 2016 | $12 | −$2 | #191 |
| 2015 | $14 | +$1 | #191 |
| 2014 | $13 | +$0 | #191 |
| 2013 | $13 | – | #191 |
Analysis
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s health expenditure per capita was $25 in 2025, a rise of +$2 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated $25 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s health expenditure per capita was $25 in 2025. Ranked 185th globally. This represents a 10.9% increase from the previous year.
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s health expenditure per capita peaked at $25 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Somalia, Fed. Rep. was $12 in 2016.
Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranks 185th 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.
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $25 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Somalia, Fed. Rep. in 2025 was $25. This ranks 185th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_somalia-fed-rep_health-expenditure-per-capita,
title = {Somalia, Fed. Rep. Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/somalia-fed-rep/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}