Trinidad and Tobago Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Trinidad and Tobago's health expenditure per capita was $1,400 in 2025, ranked 56th globally. This represents a 9.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago's health expenditure per capita stood at $1,400 in 2025, a rise of +$124 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1,400 by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 56th globally.
Trinidad and Tobago’s health expenditure per capita rose from 266.16 United States dollars in 2000 to 1,400.03 dollars in 2025, reflecting sustained growth over a 25-year period and positioning the country at 56th globally. This 2025 figure marks the nation’s all-time high, surpassing earlier expenditures by more than fivefold and indicating a long-term commitment to expanding healthcare investment. At this level, Trinidad and Tobago’s spending is comparable to regional and income-level peers such as Barbados, which recorded 1,398.28 dollars in the same year, suggesting alignment with upper-middle-income Caribbean economies. While Bulgaria and Hungary reported slightly higher outlays at 1,498.56 and 1,561.47 dollars respectively, Montenegro’s expenditure of 1,340.18 dollars was marginally below Trinidad and Tobago’s. The consistent upward trajectory since 2000 has been shaped by public sector funding, economic performance, and policy prioritization of health infrastructure. Future trends may depend on fiscal stability, non-communicable disease burdens, and the efficiency of healthcare delivery systems in maintaining or accelerating this growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $1,457 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1,400 | - | - |
| 2025 | $1,400 | +$124 | #56 |
| 2023 | $1,276 | +$10 | #57 |
| 2022 | $1,266 | +$95 | #54 |
| 2021 | $1,171 | +$111 | #56 |
| 2020 | $1,060 | −$37 | #56 |
| 2019 | $1,097 | +$17 | #53 |
| 2018 | $1,080 | −$3 | #54 |
| 2017 | $1,083 | +$19 | #51 |
| 2016 | $1,064 | +$3 | #50 |
| 2015 | $1,062 | +$51 | #49 |
| 2014 | $1,011 | +$40 | #51 |
| 2013 | $971 | +$76 | #51 |
| 2012 | $895 | +$22 | #52 |
| 2011 | $873 | +$48 | #53 |
| 2010 | $825 | +$49 | #51 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. 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
Trinidad and Tobago's health expenditure per capita was $1,400 in 2025. Ranked 56th globally. This represents a 9.7% increase from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's health expenditure per capita peaked at $1,400 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Trinidad and Tobago was $266 in 2000.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 56th 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.
Trinidad and Tobago's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $1,400 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was $1,400. This ranks 56th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Trinidad and Tobago Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}