South Sudan Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
South Sudan's health expenditure per capita was $78 in 2025, ranked 155th globally. This represents a 7.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2017–2025.
Overview
South Sudan's health expenditure per capita stood at $78 in 2025, a rise of +$5 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $78 by 2025. South Sudan ranked 155th globally.
South Sudan's health expenditure per capita has been steadily increasing over the 8-year coverage period, from a low of 28.06 in 2017 to a high of 77.94 in 2025. The latest value of 77.94, which ranks 155th globally, indicates a significant improvement in healthcare spending. In comparison, peer countries such as Zambia and Ghana have similar values, with 76.75 and 76.37 respectively, while Nigeria has a slightly higher value of 82.81. The consistent growth in health expenditure per capita suggests a positive trend in the country's healthcare sector. As South Sudan continues to prioritize healthcare spending, the trajectory of this indicator is likely to be influenced by the country's ability to maintain economic stability and allocate sufficient resources to the health sector, which would be crucial in sustaining the upward trend in health expenditure per capita.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $86 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $78 | - | - |
| 2025 | $78 | +$5 | #155 |
| 2023 | $73 | +$25 | #158 |
| 2022 | $48 | +$13 | #171 |
| 2021 | $35 | −$13 | #183 |
| 2020 | $47 | +$12 | #172 |
| 2019 | $35 | +$4 | #180 |
| 2018 | $31 | +$3 | #185 |
| 2017 | $28 | – | #186 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
South Sudan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2024. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw health expenditure per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan's health expenditure per capita was $78 in 2025. Ranked 155th globally. This represents a 7.1% increase from the previous year.
South Sudan's health expenditure per capita peaked at $78 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in South Sudan was $28 in 2017.
South Sudan ranks 155th 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.
South Sudan's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $78 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of South Sudan in 2025 was $78. This ranks 155th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_health-expenditure-per-capita,
title = {South Sudan Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}