Tonga Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Tonga's health expenditure per capita was $444 in 2025, ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 24.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Tonga's health expenditure per capita stood at $444 in 2025, a rise of +$87 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $444 by 2025. Tonga ranked 103rd globally.
Tonga’s health expenditure per capita has risen sharply over the 25‑year span from 53.39 in 2000 to a peak of 444.45 in 2025, placing the nation at 103rd globally. This more than eightfold increase reflects sustained fiscal commitment to health services, yet the level remains modest compared with nearby peers such as Malaysia, which recorded 487.76, and Namibia at 412.55 in the same year. The early‑2000s trough of 53.39 underscores how limited resources constrained health provision, while the recent surge coincides with broader Pacific regional initiatives to expand primary care and address non‑communicable diseases. Despite the progress, Tonga’s per‑capita spending still lags behind Thailand’s 387.37, suggesting room for further investment. Continued economic growth, coupled with targeted health reforms and possible external financing, could sustain the upward trajectory and narrow the gap with higher‑spending neighbours.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $475 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $444 | - | - |
| 2025 | $444 | +$87 | #103 |
| 2023 | $358 | −$25 | #105 |
| 2022 | $383 | +$34 | #104 |
| 2021 | $349 | +$86 | #106 |
| 2020 | $263 | −$4 | #112 |
| 2019 | $267 | −$12 | #111 |
| 2018 | $278 | +$32 | #108 |
| 2017 | $246 | +$38 | #113 |
| 2016 | $209 | +$27 | #116 |
| 2015 | $182 | −$29 | #120 |
| 2014 | $211 | +$39 | #119 |
| 2013 | $172 | −$147 | #125 |
| 2012 | $318 | +$125 | #99 |
| 2011 | $193 | +$27 | #115 |
| 2010 | $167 | +$48 | #117 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tonga matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. 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
Tonga's health expenditure per capita was $444 in 2025. Ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 24.3% increase from the previous year.
Tonga's health expenditure per capita peaked at $444 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Tonga was $53 in 2000.
Tonga ranks 103rd 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.
Tonga's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $444 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Tonga in 2025 was $444. This ranks 103rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tonga_health-expenditure-per-capita,
title = {Tonga Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tonga/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}