Belize Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Belize's health spending was 3.73% in 2025, ranked 160th globally. This represents a 10.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Belize's health spending stood at 3.73% in 2025, a decline of +0.42% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.73% by 2025. Belize ranked 160th globally.
Belize's health spending experienced a significant surge during the 2020s, with expenditures peaking at 5.34 percent of GDP, up from 2.94 percent in 2000, marking a 82% increase in just two decades. This upward trend is consistent with global health spending patterns, with Belize ranking 160th globally in 2025 at 3.73 percent of GDP. Côte d'Ivoire, a peer country, also recorded a similar level of health spending in 2025. The substantial increase in health expenditures is indicative of Belize's shift towards prioritizing healthcare, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the country's health spending still lags behind that of many developed nations, underscoring the need for continued investment in the sector. As Belize's economy continues to grow, it is likely that health spending will remain a priority, potentially leading to further increases in the coming years, assuming sustained economic growth and a continued focus on healthcare development.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.48% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.73% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.73% | −0.42% | #160 |
| 2023 | 4.15% | −0.07% | #40 |
| 2022 | 4.22% | −0.83% | #46 |
| 2021 | 5.05% | −0.29% | #54 |
| 2020 | 5.34% | +0.52% | #60 |
| 2019 | 4.82% | +0.06% | #63 |
| 2018 | 4.76% | +0.13% | #65 |
| 2017 | 4.62% | −0.15% | #59 |
| 2016 | 4.77% | +0.11% | #62 |
| 2015 | 4.66% | −0.21% | #56 |
| 2014 | 4.87% | +0.45% | #69 |
| 2013 | 4.42% | +0.08% | #53 |
| 2012 | 4.34% | −0.19% | #54 |
| 2011 | 4.53% | +0.05% | #62 |
| 2010 | 4.48% | −0.03% | #54 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belize matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1990. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belize's health spending was 3.73% in 2025. Ranked 160th globally. This represents a 10.1% decrease from the previous year.
Belize's health spending peaked at 5.34% in 2020.
The lowest health spending in Belize was 2.94% in 2000.
Belize ranks 160th globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belize's health spending is projected to reach 3.73% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Belize in 2025 was 3.73%. This ranks 160th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belize_health-spending,
title = {Belize Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belize/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}