Angola Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Angola's health spending was 2.77% in 2025, ranked 177th globally. This represents a 8.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Angola's health spending stood at 2.77% in 2025, a rise of +0.22% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.77% by 2025. Angola ranked 177th globally.
Angola's health spending has demonstrated significant fluctuations over the past quarter century. With a current ranking of 177 globally, its health expenditure as a percentage of GDP stands at 2.77% in 2025, a considerable improvement from the all-time trough of 1.69% in 2000, but still below the all-time peak of 3.96% in 2001. This upswing can be attributed to the country's growing economic stability and increasing focus on healthcare infrastructure. In comparison, Oman, a peer country, has consistently maintained a higher health spending percentage, reaching 2.89% in 2025. Angola's health expenditure has gradually increased since 2000, indicating a positive trend. However, to further accelerate this trend and improve the country's global ranking, sustained economic growth and increased investment in the healthcare sector will be crucial.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.82% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.77% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.77% | +0.22% | #177 |
| 2023 | 2.55% | −0.05% | #8 |
| 2022 | 2.60% | −0.14% | #8 |
| 2021 | 2.74% | −0.08% | #6 |
| 2020 | 2.82% | +0.61% | #7 |
| 2019 | 2.20% | −0.09% | #2 |
| 2018 | 2.30% | −0.14% | #3 |
| 2017 | 2.44% | +0.05% | #5 |
| 2016 | 2.39% | +0.09% | #5 |
| 2015 | 2.30% | +0.14% | #3 |
| 2014 | 2.16% | −0.27% | #4 |
| 2013 | 2.43% | +0.29% | #8 |
| 2012 | 2.14% | −0.22% | #6 |
| 2011 | 2.36% | −0.01% | #11 |
| 2010 | 2.36% | −0.94% | #8 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Angola matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Angola's health spending was 2.77% in 2025. Ranked 177th globally. This represents a 8.7% increase from the previous year.
Angola's health spending peaked at 3.96% in 2001.
The lowest health spending in Angola was 1.69% in 2000.
Angola ranks 177th globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Angola's health spending is projected to reach 2.77% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Angola in 2025 was 2.77%. This ranks 177th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_angola_health-spending,
title = {Angola Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/angola/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}