Uruguay Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Uruguay's health expenditure per capita was $2,204 in 2025, ranked 40th globally. This represents a 6.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Uruguay's health expenditure per capita stood at $2,204 in 2025, a rise of +$128 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $2,204 by 2025. Uruguay ranked 40th globally.
Uruguay’s health expenditure per capita rose from US$ 699.20 in 2000 to a record US$ 2,203.67 in 2025, placing the country 40th worldwide and marking the highest level observed over the 25‑year series. The sharpest decline occurred in 2004 when spending fell to a trough of US$ 375.94, reflecting the fiscal constraints of that period, but subsequent reforms and expanded public health coverage propelled a sustained upward trajectory. By 2025 Uruguay’s per‑capita spending exceeds that of Greece (US$ 2,116.36) and approaches the level of Lithuania (US$ 2,385.18), underscoring its relative progress among middle‑income peers. The continued increase is driven by demographic aging, higher demand for chronic‑disease management, and incremental budget allocations to primary care. If demographic pressures intensify and policy priorities remain focused on expanding universal coverage, Uruguay is likely to maintain its upward trend, potentially narrowing the gap with higher‑spending peers in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $2,322 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $2,204 | - | - |
| 2025 | $2,204 | +$128 | #40 |
| 2023 | $2,076 | +$225 | #39 |
| 2022 | $1,851 | +$256 | #40 |
| 2021 | $1,595 | +$163 | #47 |
| 2020 | $1,432 | −$260 | #44 |
| 2019 | $1,693 | −$21 | #39 |
| 2018 | $1,713 | +$41 | #39 |
| 2017 | $1,672 | +$203 | #38 |
| 2016 | $1,469 | +$44 | #39 |
| 2015 | $1,425 | −$71 | #40 |
| 2014 | $1,496 | −$21 | #39 |
| 2013 | $1,517 | +$170 | #38 |
| 2012 | $1,347 | +$102 | #39 |
| 2011 | $1,245 | +$202 | #39 |
| 2010 | $1,043 | +$217 | #43 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uruguay matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw health expenditure per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uruguay's health expenditure per capita was $2,204 in 2025. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 6.1% increase from the previous year.
Uruguay's health expenditure per capita peaked at $2,204 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Uruguay was $376 in 2004.
Uruguay ranks 40th 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.
Uruguay's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $2,204 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Uruguay in 2025 was $2,204. This ranks 40th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uruguay_health-expenditure-per-capita,
title = {Uruguay Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uruguay/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}