Argentina Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Argentina's health spending was 10.36% in 2025, ranked 26th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Argentina's health spending stood at 10.36% in 2025, a rise of +0.09% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.36% by 2025. Argentina ranked 26th globally.
Argentina’s health‑care expenditure has risen steadily from 8.22 % of GDP in 2000 to 10.36 % in 2025, placing it 26th globally. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of 6.93 % recorded in 2003, reaching an all‑time peak of 11.01 % in 2021 before a modest pull‑back. Over the 25‑year span, the average annual increase approximates 0.09 percentage points, outpacing many regional peers but still lagging behind Canada’s 10.41 % and New Zealand’s 10.57 % in 2025. The post‑2003 recovery reflects expanded public programmes and higher per‑capita spending, while the slight dip from the 2021 peak suggests fiscal constraints and inflationary pressures. Continued improvements in fiscal discipline, coupled with reforms to broaden service coverage, could sustain the gradual rise in health spending, whereas a resurgence of macro‑economic instability would likely reverse the recent gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 10.34% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 10.36% | - | - |
| 2025 | 10.36% | +0.09% | #26 |
| 2023 | 10.27% | +0.11% | #167 |
| 2022 | 10.16% | −0.85% | #167 |
| 2021 | 11.01% | +0.34% | #171 |
| 2020 | 10.67% | +0.55% | #162 |
| 2019 | 10.12% | −0.05% | #169 |
| 2018 | 10.17% | −0.09% | #171 |
| 2017 | 10.26% | +0.21% | #173 |
| 2016 | 10.05% | −0.22% | #171 |
| 2015 | 10.27% | +0.48% | #174 |
| 2014 | 9.80% | −0.12% | #166 |
| 2013 | 9.92% | +0.04% | #168 |
| 2012 | 9.89% | +0.37% | #169 |
| 2011 | 9.51% | +0.03% | #165 |
| 2010 | 9.49% | −0.08% | #164 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Argentina 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
Argentina's health spending was 10.36% in 2025. Ranked 26th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
Argentina's health spending peaked at 11.01% in 2021.
The lowest health spending in Argentina was 6.93% in 2003.
Argentina ranks 26th globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Argentina's health spending is projected to reach 10.36% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Argentina in 2025 was 10.36%. This ranks 26th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Argentina Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/argentina/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}