Yemen, Republic of Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Yemen, Republic of's health expenditure per capita was $29 in 2025, ranked 182nd globally. This represents a 40.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Yemen, Republic of's health expenditure per capita stood at $29 in 2025, a decline of +$19 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $29 by 2025. Yemen, Republic of ranked 182nd globally.
Yemen’s health expenditure per capita has risen modestly from its all‑time trough of 22.91 in 2000 to 28.61 in 2025, placing the country 182nd globally. The sharp spike to an all‑time peak of 143.69 in 2018 reflects a brief surge in spending that was not sustained in subsequent years, likely due to the intensification of conflict and fiscal constraints that followed. Over the 25‑year coverage period the average level remains well below that of its closest peers, such as Burundi (29.49) and Eritrea (27.48), indicating persistent under‑investment relative to regional benchmarks. The limited upward movement after 2018 suggests that without a durable improvement in security, governance and fiscal capacity, Yemen’s health spending is unlikely to close the gap with neighboring low‑income states. Continued stabilization and targeted health financing reforms would be required to alter the current trajectory and achieve a more consistent increase in per‑capita health resources.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $21 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $29 | - | - |
| 2025 | $29 | −$19 | #182 |
| 2023 | $48 | −$7 | #172 |
| 2022 | $54 | +$5 | #166 |
| 2021 | $49 | −$16 | #172 |
| 2020 | $65 | −$16 | #157 |
| 2019 | $81 | −$63 | #144 |
| 2018 | $144 | +$56 | #132 |
| 2017 | $87 | +$12 | #143 |
| 2016 | $75 | −$13 | #148 |
| 2015 | $88 | +$5 | #146 |
| 2014 | $83 | +$15 | #150 |
| 2013 | $68 | +$4 | #153 |
| 2012 | $65 | +$8 | #156 |
| 2011 | $57 | −$3 | #158 |
| 2010 | $60 | +$2 | #149 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Yemen, Republic of matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. 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
Yemen, Republic of's health expenditure per capita was $29 in 2025. Ranked 182nd globally. This represents a 40.1% decrease from the previous year.
Yemen, Republic of's health expenditure per capita peaked at $144 in 2018.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Yemen, Republic of was $23 in 2000.
Yemen, Republic of ranks 182nd 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.
Yemen, Republic of's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $29 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Yemen, Republic of in 2025 was $29. This ranks 182nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_yemen-republic-of_health-expenditure-per-capita,
title = {Yemen, Republic of Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/yemen-republic-of/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}