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Bahamas, The Health Spending

Current health expenditure as % of GDP  SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS

6.98% +0.68% (+10.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #94 Global Peak 7.40% (2020) Source World Bank

Bahamas, The Health Spending (2000–2025)

Overview

Bahamas, The's health spending stood at 6.98% in 2025, a rise of +0.68% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.98% by 2025. Bahamas, The ranked 94th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 7.07% - -
2025* trend 6.98% - -
2025 6.98% +0.68% #94
2023 6.30% −0.74% #94
2022 7.04% +0.26% #106
2021 6.79% −0.61% #97
2020 7.40% +1.69% #110
2019 5.70% −0.13% #93
2018 5.84% −0.76% #93
2017 6.60% +0.95% #108
2016 5.66% +0.41% #85
2015 5.24% −0.40% #79
2014 5.64% −0.04% #92
2013 5.68% +0.37% #92
2012 5.32% −0.00% #85
2011 5.32% +0.07% #88
2010 5.26% +0.11% #86
Show all years (2000-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 11.1% Real rate -5.7%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Bahamas, The matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 1981. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bahamas, The's health spending?

Bahamas, The's health spending was 6.98% in 2025. Ranked 94th globally. This represents a 10.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Bahamas, The?

Bahamas, The's health spending peaked at 7.40% in 2020.

What was the lowest health spending in Bahamas, The?

The lowest health spending in Bahamas, The was 3.80% in 2000.

How does Bahamas, The rank in health spending?

Bahamas, The ranks 94th globally in health spending as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for health spending?

The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected health spending of Bahamas, The in 2025?

Bahamas, The's health spending is projected to reach 6.98% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of Bahamas, The in 2025?

The health spending of Bahamas, The in 2025 was 6.98%. This ranks 94th in the world.

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