Bahrain Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Bahrain's health spending was 4.01% in 2025, ranked 151st globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Bahrain's health spending stood at 4.01% in 2025, a rise of +0.02% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.01% by 2025. Bahrain ranked 151st globally.
Bahrain’s health expenditure has risen steadily over the 25‑year span from 3.20 % of GDP in 2000 to 4.01 % in 2025, placing the kingdom at rank 151 globally. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of 2.98 % recorded in 2006, reaching a peak of 4.75 % in 2015 before moderating to the current level. Compared with peers of similar rank, Bahrain’s 2025 spending is marginally below Malaysia’s 4.05 % and Sri Lanka’s 4.04 % but above the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 3.92 %. The post‑peak slowdown reflects a combination of fiscal consolidation and shifting policy priorities, yet the long‑run trend remains positive. Continued demographic pressure and the government’s commitment to expanding universal coverage suggest that health spending is likely to resume incremental growth, provided macro‑economic conditions remain stable.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.99% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.01% | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.01% | +0.02% | #151 |
| 2023 | 4.00% | +0.10% | #37 |
| 2022 | 3.89% | −0.44% | #35 |
| 2021 | 4.33% | −0.23% | #34 |
| 2020 | 4.56% | +0.77% | #44 |
| 2019 | 3.78% | −0.16% | #30 |
| 2018 | 3.94% | −0.36% | #36 |
| 2017 | 4.30% | −0.32% | #50 |
| 2016 | 4.62% | −0.13% | #55 |
| 2015 | 4.75% | +0.51% | #60 |
| 2014 | 4.24% | +0.09% | #45 |
| 2013 | 4.14% | +0.19% | #44 |
| 2012 | 3.95% | +0.23% | #44 |
| 2011 | 3.72% | −0.20% | #38 |
| 2010 | 3.92% | −0.23% | #41 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bahrain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bahrain's health spending was 4.01% in 2025. Ranked 151st globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Bahrain's health spending peaked at 4.75% in 2015.
The lowest health spending in Bahrain was 2.98% in 2006.
Bahrain ranks 151st globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bahrain's health spending is projected to reach 4.01% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Bahrain in 2025 was 4.01%. This ranks 151st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_health-spending,
title = {Bahrain Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}