Suriname Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Overview
Suriname's health expenditure per capita stood at $123 in 2025, a decline of +$174 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $123 by 2025. Suriname ranked 138th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $58 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $123 | - | - |
| 2025 | $123 | −$174 | #138 |
| 2023 | $297 | −$48 | #113 |
| 2022 | $345 | +$74 | #107 |
| 2021 | $270 | −$139 | #116 |
| 2020 | $410 | −$179 | #89 |
| 2019 | $589 | +$149 | #75 |
| 2018 | $440 | +$118 | #87 |
| 2017 | $322 | −$16 | #102 |
| 2016 | $338 | −$174 | #97 |
| 2015 | $512 | +$71 | #72 |
| 2014 | $441 | +$6 | #84 |
| 2013 | $435 | +$28 | #84 |
| 2012 | $406 | +$31 | #84 |
| 2011 | $375 | −$24 | #86 |
| 2010 | $400 | +$20 | #80 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Suriname matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. 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
Suriname's health expenditure per capita was $123 in 2025. Ranked 138th globally. This represents a 58.7% decrease from the previous year.
Suriname's health expenditure per capita peaked at $589 in 2019.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Suriname was $92 in 2001.
Suriname ranks 138th 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.
Suriname's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $123 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Suriname in 2025 was $123. This ranks 138th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_suriname_health-expenditure-per-capita,
title = {Suriname Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/suriname/health-expenditure-per-capita},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}