Zambia Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Overview
Zambia's health expenditure per capita stood at $77 in 2025, a decline of +$3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $77 by 2025. Zambia ranked 156th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $77 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $77 | - | - |
| 2025 | $77 | −$3 | #156 |
| 2023 | $80 | +$4 | #152 |
| 2022 | $75 | +$1 | #156 |
| 2021 | $75 | +$15 | #154 |
| 2020 | $60 | −$25 | #160 |
| 2019 | $85 | +$15 | #143 |
| 2018 | $70 | −$1 | #149 |
| 2017 | $71 | +$16 | #148 |
| 2016 | $55 | −$2 | #162 |
| 2015 | $57 | −$8 | #162 |
| 2014 | $65 | −$18 | #158 |
| 2013 | $83 | +$14 | #149 |
| 2012 | $69 | +$5 | #152 |
| 2011 | $64 | +$4 | #152 |
| 2010 | $60 | +$1 | #148 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zambia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Zambia's health expenditure per capita was $77 in 2025. Ranked 156th globally. This represents a 3.5% decrease from the previous year.
Zambia's health expenditure per capita peaked at $85 in 2019.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Zambia was $15 in 2000.
Zambia ranks 156th 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.
Zambia's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $77 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Zambia in 2025 was $77. This ranks 156th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Zambia Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zambia/health-expenditure-per-capita},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}