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Sri Lanka Health Expenditure per Capita

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

$133 −$2 (-1.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #136 Global Peak $203 (2021) Source World Bank

Sri Lanka Health Expenditure per Capita (2000–2025)

Overview

Sri Lanka's health expenditure per capita stood at $133 in 2025, a decline of +$2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $133 by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 136th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Expenditure per Capita YoY change Rank
2026* trend $127 - -
2025* trend $133 - -
2025 $133 −$2 #136
2023 $134 +$4 #136
2022 $130 −$73 #137
2021 $203 +$43 #128
2020 $160 +$13 #132
2019 $147 −$8 #132
2018 $155 +$12 #131
2017 $142 −$3 #131
2016 $145 +$1 #130
2015 $144 +$11 #130
2014 $133 −$0 #132
2013 $133 +$23 #133
2012 $110 −$5 #134
2011 $116 +$10 #132
2010 $105 +$8 #127
Show all years (2000-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +38.3% GDP growth 5.0% C/A balance 1.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Sri Lanka matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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

What is Sri Lanka's health expenditure per capita?

Sri Lanka's health expenditure per capita was $133 in 2025. Ranked 136th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest health expenditure per capita in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka's health expenditure per capita peaked at $203 in 2021.

What was the lowest health expenditure per capita in Sri Lanka?

The lowest health expenditure per capita in Sri Lanka was $40 in 2001.

How does Sri Lanka rank in health expenditure per capita?

Sri Lanka ranks 136th 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 Sri Lanka in 2025?

Sri Lanka's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $133 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health expenditure per capita of Sri Lanka in 2025?

The health expenditure per capita of Sri Lanka in 2025 was $133. This ranks 136th in the world.

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