Sweden Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Sweden's health expenditure per capita was $6,394 in 2025, ranked 15th globally. This represents a 1.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Sweden's health expenditure per capita stood at $6,394 in 2025, a decline of +$91 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $6,394 by 2025. Sweden ranked 15th globally.
Sweden’s health expenditure per capita has risen sharply over the 26‑year series, climbing from 2,173.19 in 2000 to 6,393.77 in 2025, which places the country 15th globally. The upward trajectory accelerated after the early‑2000s trough of 2,154.63 in 2001 and peaked at 6,894.20 in 2021 before a modest decline to the current level. Compared with peer nations, Sweden’s 2025 spending is slightly below Canada’s 6,536.54 and Denmark’s 6,590.34, yet above Belgium’s 6,286.65 and the United Kingdom’s 5,903.21, reflecting a competitive but not leading position among high‑income health systems. The sustained increase mirrors broader Nordic commitments to universal coverage and advanced medical technology, while the recent dip suggests fiscal tightening or efficiency gains. Continued demographic ageing and potential policy reforms aimed at cost containment will likely shape whether Sweden can resume its pre‑2021 growth path or settle at a lower equilibrium.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $6,438 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $6,416 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $6,394 | - | - |
| 2025 | $6,394 | −$91 | #15 |
| 2024 | $6,485 | +$279 | #8 |
| 2023 | $6,206 | +$184 | #14 |
| 2022 | $6,022 | −$872 | #13 |
| 2021 | $6,894 | +$864 | #9 |
| 2020 | $6,031 | +$342 | #9 |
| 2019 | $5,688 | −$354 | #9 |
| 2018 | $6,042 | +$171 | #9 |
| 2017 | $5,872 | +$152 | #7 |
| 2016 | $5,719 | +$93 | #6 |
| 2015 | $5,626 | −$1,006 | #6 |
| 2014 | $6,632 | −$84 | #6 |
| 2013 | $6,716 | +$435 | #6 |
| 2012 | $6,281 | −$83 | #5 |
| 2011 | $6,364 | +$1,972 | #7 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sweden matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. 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
Sweden's health expenditure per capita was $6,394 in 2025. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 1.4% decrease from the previous year.
Sweden's health expenditure per capita peaked at $6,894 in 2021.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Sweden was $2,155 in 2001.
Sweden ranks 15th 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.
Sweden's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $6,394 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Sweden in 2025 was $6,394. This ranks 15th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Sweden Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sweden/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
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year = {2026}
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