Bhutan Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Overview
Bhutan's health spending stood at 4.88% in 2025, a rise of +0.47% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.88% by 2025. Bhutan ranked 133rd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 5.07% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.88% | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.88% | +0.47% | #133 |
| 2023 | 4.42% | +0.50% | #49 |
| 2022 | 3.92% | −0.87% | #37 |
| 2021 | 4.79% | +0.70% | #47 |
| 2020 | 4.08% | +0.71% | #31 |
| 2019 | 3.38% | +0.31% | #24 |
| 2018 | 3.07% | −0.04% | #18 |
| 2017 | 3.11% | −0.17% | #17 |
| 2016 | 3.28% | −0.16% | #16 |
| 2015 | 3.44% | +0.20% | #20 |
| 2014 | 3.23% | −0.12% | #19 |
| 2013 | 3.35% | +0.09% | #24 |
| 2012 | 3.26% | +0.24% | #23 |
| 2011 | 3.02% | −0.24% | #22 |
| 2010 | 3.26% | −0.04% | #24 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bhutan's health spending was 4.88% in 2025. Ranked 133rd globally. This represents a 10.5% increase from the previous year.
Bhutan's health spending peaked at 4.88% in 2025.
The lowest health spending in Bhutan was 3.02% in 2011.
Bhutan ranks 133rd globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bhutan's health spending is projected to reach 4.88% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Bhutan in 2025 was 4.88%. This ranks 133rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bhutan_health-spending,
title = {Bhutan Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bhutan/health-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}