Spain Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Spain's health expenditure per capita was $3,271 in 2025, ranked 31st globally. This represents a 5.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Spain's health expenditure per capita stood at $3,271 in 2025, a rise of +$164 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $3,271 by 2025. Spain ranked 31st globally.
Spain's health expenditure per capita has experienced significant growth over the past 25 years, rising from 1,005.28 in 2000 to 3,271.10 in 2025, a 225% increase. This growth is comparable to that of other European countries, with Cyprus ranking 2nd globally at 3,413.75 and Portugal ranking 14th at 3,070.33. The all-time peak in 2025 marks a notable improvement in Spain's healthcare system, indicating increased investment in healthcare infrastructure and services. Notably, Spain's health expenditure per capita is still below that of Korea, which ranks 12th globally at 3,254.63. To sustain this trend, Spain would need to continue investing in its healthcare system, potentially driven by demographic changes and an aging population, which could alter the trajectory of health expenditure per capita.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $3,342 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $3,271 | - | - |
| 2025 | $3,271 | +$164 | #31 |
| 2023 | $3,107 | +$158 | #29 |
| 2022 | $2,949 | −$240 | #30 |
| 2021 | $3,189 | +$246 | #29 |
| 2020 | $2,942 | +$186 | #29 |
| 2019 | $2,757 | −$28 | #29 |
| 2018 | $2,784 | +$220 | #27 |
| 2017 | $2,565 | +$186 | #28 |
| 2016 | $2,378 | −$6 | #28 |
| 2015 | $2,384 | −$333 | #28 |
| 2014 | $2,717 | +$52 | #27 |
| 2013 | $2,664 | +$44 | #27 |
| 2012 | $2,621 | −$317 | #25 |
| 2011 | $2,938 | +$121 | #25 |
| 2010 | $2,817 | −$146 | #25 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Spain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. 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
Spain's health expenditure per capita was $3,271 in 2025. Ranked 31st globally. This represents a 5.3% increase from the previous year.
Spain's health expenditure per capita peaked at $3,271 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Spain was $1,005 in 2000.
Spain ranks 31st 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.
Spain's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $3,271 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Spain in 2025 was $3,271. This ranks 31st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_spain_health-expenditure-per-capita,
title = {Spain Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/spain/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}