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Uganda Health Expenditure per Capita

Current health expenditure per capita  SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD

$53 +$8 (+17.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #172 Global Peak $55 (2011) Source World Bank

Uganda Health Expenditure per Capita (2000–2025)

Overview

Uganda's health expenditure per capita stood at $53 in 2025, a rise of +$8 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $53 by 2025. Uganda ranked 172nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Expenditure per Capita YoY change Rank
2026* trend $55 - -
2025* trend $53 - -
2025 $53 +$8 #172
2023 $45 +$1 #175
2022 $44 −$7 #174
2021 $51 +$6 #171
2020 $45 +$11 #174
2019 $33 +$0 #182
2018 $33 +$2 #182
2017 $31 −$8 #181
2016 $39 −$1 #174
2015 $40 −$11 #174
2014 $51 −$2 #168
2013 $53 −$2 #165
2012 $55 −$0 #162
2011 $55 +$3 #159
2010 $52 +$8 #156
Show all years (2000-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 16.6% Rate 21.8% Gap +5.3pp Reserves YoY -3.3%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw health expenditure per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uganda's health expenditure per capita?

Uganda's health expenditure per capita was $53 in 2025. Ranked 172nd globally. This represents a 17.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest health expenditure per capita in Uganda?

Uganda's health expenditure per capita peaked at $55 in 2011.

What was the lowest health expenditure per capita in Uganda?

The lowest health expenditure per capita in Uganda was $14 in 2003.

How does Uganda rank in health expenditure per capita?

Uganda ranks 172nd globally in health expenditure per capita as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for health expenditure per capita?

The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected health expenditure per capita of Uganda in 2025?

Uganda's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $53 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health expenditure per capita of Uganda in 2025?

The health expenditure per capita of Uganda in 2025 was $53. This ranks 172nd in the world.

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