Albania Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Albania's health spending was 7.48% in 2025, ranked 84th globally. This represents a 6.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Albania's health spending stood at 7.48% in 2025, a rise of +0.43% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.48% by 2025. Albania ranked 84th globally.
Albania’s health‑care expenditure as a share of GDP has risen steadily over the past 25 years, moving from 5.87 in 2000 to 7.48 in 2025, which places the country 84th in the world. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of 5.44 in 2008, reaching an all‑time peak of 7.54 in 2022 before a modest dip to the current level. This pattern mirrors the experience of neighbouring Croatia, whose 2025 health spending stands at 7.53, suggesting regional convergence toward higher investment in health services. The gradual increase reflects Albania’s ongoing reforms to expand coverage, improve infrastructure and address demographic ageing. Continued fiscal capacity and sustained political commitment will be crucial to maintain the upward trend; any slowdown in economic growth or fiscal tightening could reverse progress, while further reforms and external financing could push spending beyond the recent peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 7.55% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 7.48% | - | - |
| 2025 | 7.48% | +0.43% | #84 |
| 2023 | 7.05% | −0.48% | #108 |
| 2022 | 7.54% | +0.18% | #121 |
| 2021 | 7.36% | −0.11% | #109 |
| 2020 | 7.47% | +0.68% | #112 |
| 2019 | 6.78% | +0.19% | #110 |
| 2018 | 6.59% | +0.09% | #109 |
| 2017 | 6.50% | −0.15% | #104 |
| 2016 | 6.65% | +0.26% | #109 |
| 2015 | 6.39% | +0.03% | #104 |
| 2014 | 6.36% | +0.15% | #107 |
| 2013 | 6.21% | +0.12% | #104 |
| 2012 | 6.09% | −0.03% | #103 |
| 2011 | 6.11% | −0.05% | #107 |
| 2010 | 6.16% | +0.41% | #105 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Albania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Albania's health spending was 7.48% in 2025. Ranked 84th globally. This represents a 6.1% increase from the previous year.
Albania's health spending peaked at 7.54% in 2022.
The lowest health spending in Albania was 5.44% in 2008.
Albania ranks 84th globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Albania's health spending is projected to reach 7.48% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Albania in 2025 was 7.48%. This ranks 84th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Albania Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/albania/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}