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United Kingdom Health Expenditure per Capita

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

$5,903 +$43 (+0.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #17 Global Peak $5,903 (2025) Source World Bank

United Kingdom Health Expenditure per Capita (2000–2025)

Overview

United Kingdom's health expenditure per capita stood at $5,903 in 2025, a rise of +$43 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $5,903 by 2025. United Kingdom ranked 17th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Expenditure per Capita YoY change Rank
2027* trend $6,253 - -
2026* trend $6,078 - -
2025* trend $5,903 - -
2025 $5,903 +$43 #17
2024 $5,860 +$453 #10
2023 $5,407 +$295 #18
2022 $5,112 −$534 #18
2021 $5,645 +$779 #17
2020 $4,866 +$606 #17
2019 $4,260 +$26 #20
2018 $4,234 +$295 #20
2017 $3,939 −$105 #20
2016 $4,043 −$427 #20
2015 $4,470 −$263 #15
2014 $4,733 +$393 #18
2013 $4,340 +$136 #19
2012 $4,204 +$80 #19
2011 $4,124 +$247 #19
Show all years (2000-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +24.7% GDP growth 3.6% C/A balance 0.7%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

United Kingdom matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1985. 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

What is United Kingdom's health expenditure per capita?

United Kingdom's health expenditure per capita was $5,903 in 2025. Ranked 17th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest health expenditure per capita in United Kingdom?

United Kingdom's health expenditure per capita peaked at $5,903 in 2025.

What was the lowest health expenditure per capita in United Kingdom?

The lowest health expenditure per capita in United Kingdom was $2,021 in 2000.

How does United Kingdom rank in health expenditure per capita?

United Kingdom ranks 17th 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 United Kingdom in 2025?

United Kingdom's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $5,903 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health expenditure per capita of United Kingdom in 2025?

The health expenditure per capita of United Kingdom in 2025 was $5,903. This ranks 17th in the world.

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