Bolivia, Plurinational State of Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's health spending was 7.11% in 2025, ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Bolivia’s health expenditure has risen steadily over the past 25 years, moving from a low of 4.40 percent of GDP in 2000 to 7.11 percent in 2025, which places the country 92nd in the global ranking. The upward trajectory peaked in 2021 at 8.16 percent, reflecting expanded public financing and pandemic‑related spending, before a modest retreat to the current level. This growth outpaces that of peer nations such as Libya, which also records 7.11 percent, and Israel at 7.06 percent, suggesting that Bolivia’s fiscal commitment to health is comparable to middle‑income benchmarks despite its lower per‑capita income. The consistent increase signals improved capacity to fund hospitals, primary care, and preventive programs, yet the slight decline from the 2021 high indicates sensitivity to fiscal constraints and external shocks. Continued investment, particularly in primary health infrastructure and efficient resource allocation, will be crucial to sustain the upward trend and avoid a reversal toward earlier trough levels.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
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.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's health spending peaked at 8.16% in 2021.
The lowest health spending in Bolivia, Plurinational State of was 4.40% in 2000.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 92nd globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's health spending is projected to reach 7.11% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2025 was 7.11%. This ranks 92nd in the world.
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title = {Bolivia, Plurinational State of Health Spending},
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year = {2026}
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