Zimbabwe Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Zimbabwe's health expenditure per capita was $73 in 2025, ranked 158th globally. This represents a 16.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2010–2025.
Overview
Zimbabwe's health expenditure per capita stood at $73 in 2025, a rise of +$10 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $73 by 2025. Zimbabwe ranked 158th globally.
Zimbabwe’s health expenditure per capita fell from 94.45 in 2010 to a historic low of 51.14 in 2020, before rebounding to an all‑time peak of 114.77 in 2018 and settling at 73.16 in 2025, ranking 158th globally. The 2025 figure places Zimbabwe just above the Republic of Congo (72.07) and slightly below Ghana (76.37) and Zambia (76.75), illustrating that despite recent gains the country remains near the lower end of the regional distribution. The sharp decline during the 2020 trough coincided with severe macro‑economic stress, hyperinflation and disruptions to public‑sector financing, while the 2018 peak reflected a brief period of fiscal consolidation and targeted health‑sector reforms. Over the 15‑year coverage span, the per‑capita outlay has shown a volatile pattern, with a net decrease of 21.29 points from 2010 to 2025. Continued stabilization of the currency and sustained investment in primary health services will be crucial to convert the recent upward swing into a durable rise in per‑capita health spending.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $77 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $73 | - | - |
| 2025 | $73 | +$10 | #158 |
| 2023 | $63 | −$6 | #162 |
| 2022 | $69 | +$8 | #158 |
| 2021 | $61 | +$10 | #165 |
| 2020 | $51 | −$4 | #169 |
| 2019 | $55 | −$60 | #162 |
| 2018 | $115 | +$23 | #136 |
| 2017 | $92 | −$10 | #140 |
| 2016 | $102 | −$1 | #137 |
| 2015 | $103 | −$8 | #139 |
| 2014 | $112 | +$15 | #138 |
| 2013 | $97 | +$11 | #146 |
| 2012 | $86 | +$2 | #142 |
| 2011 | $84 | −$11 | #140 |
| 2010 | $94 | – | #132 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zimbabwe 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
Zimbabwe's health expenditure per capita was $73 in 2025. Ranked 158th globally. This represents a 16.3% increase from the previous year.
Zimbabwe's health expenditure per capita peaked at $115 in 2018.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Zimbabwe was $51 in 2020.
Zimbabwe ranks 158th 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.
Zimbabwe's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $73 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Zimbabwe in 2025 was $73. This ranks 158th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Zimbabwe Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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