Tuvalu Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Tuvalu's health expenditure per capita was $1,865 in 2025, ranked 47th globally. This represents a 8.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Tuvalu's health expenditure per capita stood at $1,865 in 2025, a rise of +$142 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1,865 by 2025. Tuvalu ranked 47th globally.
Tuvalu’s health expenditure per capita has risen sharply from a low of 207.18 in 2002 to 1,865.11 in 2025, the highest level recorded in the 25‑year series and placing the nation 47th globally. This increase represents a more than eight‑fold rise over two decades, outpacing many middle‑income peers; for example, Chile recorded 1,918.24 and Palau 1,771.73 in the same year. The early‑2000s trough coincided with limited fiscal capacity and a small health infrastructure, while the recent peak reflects expanded public spending, external aid, and reforms aimed at improving primary care in a dispersed island setting. Although the absolute level remains below that of higher‑income neighbours such as Saudi Arabia (2,037.07), the sustained upward trajectory suggests that continued investment and climate‑resilient health planning could further close the gap, provided economic growth and external financing remain stable.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $2,022 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1,865 | - | - |
| 2025 | $1,865 | +$142 | #47 |
| 2023 | $1,724 | +$423 | #46 |
| 2022 | $1,300 | +$178 | #53 |
| 2021 | $1,122 | +$223 | #58 |
| 2020 | $900 | −$239 | #61 |
| 2019 | $1,139 | +$319 | #52 |
| 2018 | $819 | −$198 | #63 |
| 2017 | $1,017 | +$319 | #54 |
| 2016 | $698 | +$247 | #64 |
| 2015 | $451 | −$61 | #80 |
| 2014 | $513 | +$28 | #76 |
| 2013 | $485 | −$15 | #79 |
| 2012 | $499 | −$37 | #77 |
| 2011 | $536 | +$46 | #72 |
| 2010 | $490 | +$141 | #72 |
Analysis
Tuvalu's health expenditure per capita was $1,865 in 2025, a rise of +$142 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated $1,865 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuvalu's health expenditure per capita was $1,865 in 2025. Ranked 47th globally. This represents a 8.2% increase from the previous year.
Tuvalu's health expenditure per capita peaked at $1,865 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Tuvalu was $207 in 2002.
Tuvalu ranks 47th 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.
Tuvalu's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $1,865 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Tuvalu in 2025 was $1,865. This ranks 47th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tuvalu_health-expenditure-per-capita,
title = {Tuvalu Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tuvalu/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}