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Bolivia, Plurinational State of Health Spending

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

7.11% +0.19% (+2.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #92 Global Peak 8.16% (2021) Source World Bank

Bolivia, Plurinational State of Health Spending (2000–2025)

Overview

Bolivia, Plurinational State of's health spending stood at 7.11% in 2025, a rise of +0.19% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.11% by 2025. Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranked 92nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 7.03% - -
2025* trend 7.11% - -
2025 7.11% +0.19% #92
2023 6.92% −0.24% #106
2022 7.16% −1.00% #108
2021 8.16% +0.14% #125
2020 8.02% +1.13% #126
2019 6.89% +0.28% #113
2018 6.60% +0.11% #110
2017 6.49% −0.34% #103
2016 6.83% +0.28% #114
2015 6.55% +0.65% #110
2014 5.90% +0.32% #98
2013 5.57% +0.32% #87
2012 5.25% +0.08% #82
2011 5.17% −0.03% #82
2010 5.20% +0.03% #83
Show all years (2000-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +16.1% GDP growth 5.1% C/A balance 7.3%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Bolivia, Plurinational State of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bolivia, Plurinational State of's health spending?

Bolivia, Plurinational State of's health spending was 7.11% in 2025. Ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Bolivia, Plurinational State of?

Bolivia, Plurinational State of's health spending peaked at 8.16% in 2021.

What was the lowest health spending in Bolivia, Plurinational State of?

The lowest health spending in Bolivia, Plurinational State of was 4.40% in 2000.

How does Bolivia, Plurinational State of rank in health spending?

Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 92nd 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 Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2025?

Bolivia, Plurinational State of's health spending is projected to reach 7.11% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2025?

The health spending of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2025 was 7.11%. This ranks 92nd in the world.

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