Antigua and Barbuda Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Overview
Antigua and Barbuda's health spending stood at 3.83% in 2025, a decline of +0.08% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.83% by 2025. Antigua and Barbuda ranked 155th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.63% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.83% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.83% | −0.08% | #155 |
| 2023 | 3.91% | −0.52% | #35 |
| 2022 | 4.43% | −0.38% | #52 |
| 2021 | 4.81% | −0.87% | #48 |
| 2020 | 5.68% | +1.41% | #68 |
| 2019 | 4.28% | −0.41% | #48 |
| 2018 | 4.69% | +0.02% | #63 |
| 2017 | 4.66% | −0.28% | #62 |
| 2016 | 4.94% | +0.03% | #67 |
| 2015 | 4.91% | −0.41% | #65 |
| 2014 | 5.32% | +0.41% | #85 |
| 2013 | 4.91% | +0.09% | #71 |
| 2012 | 4.82% | +0.01% | #68 |
| 2011 | 4.81% | +0.05% | #70 |
| 2010 | 4.76% | +1.06% | #65 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Antigua and Barbuda matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1984. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Antigua and Barbuda's health spending was 3.83% in 2025. Ranked 155th globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from the previous year.
Antigua and Barbuda's health spending peaked at 5.68% in 2020.
The lowest health spending in Antigua and Barbuda was 3.69% in 2008.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 155th globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Antigua and Barbuda's health spending is projected to reach 3.83% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Antigua and Barbuda in 2025 was 3.83%. This ranks 155th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_antigua-and-barbuda_health-spending,
title = {Antigua and Barbuda Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/antigua-and-barbuda/health-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}