United Kingdom Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
United Kingdom's health expenditure per capita was $5,903 in 2025, ranked 17th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
The United Kingdom's health expenditure per capita has shown a significant increase over the past two and a half decades, with the latest figure standing at 5,903.21 in 2025. This represents a notable growth from the all-time low of 2,020.97 in 2000, a period when the country was grappling with the aftermath of the global financial crisis. Since then, the UK has consistently ranked among the top 25 countries globally in terms of health expenditure per capita, with its closest peer being Belgium at 6,286.65. The UK's health expenditure per capita has surpassed that of Finland, another peer country, since 2021. The upward trend in health expenditure per capita is expected to continue, driven by an aging population and advancements in medical technology. However, a shift in government priorities towards cost-effective healthcare solutions, or significant changes in healthcare policy, could alter this trajectory in the future.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
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.
United Kingdom's health expenditure per capita peaked at $5,903 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in United Kingdom was $2,021 in 2000.
United Kingdom ranks 17th 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.
United Kingdom's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $5,903 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of United Kingdom in 2025 was $5,903. This ranks 17th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {United Kingdom Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-kingdom/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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