Bosnia and Herzegovina Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Bosnia and Herzegovina's health spending was 8.77% in 2025, ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's health spending stood at 8.77% in 2025, a decline of +0.15% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.77% by 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 52nd globally.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's health spending has exhibited a relatively stable trajectory over the past quarter century, fluctuating between 7.40% and 9.70% of its GDP. The country's all-time peak in health spending occurred in 2020, at 9.70% of GDP, while the trough was reached in 2002, at 7.40%. The nation's health spending has remained steady in recent years, with the latest available data from 2025 indicating a health spending rate of 8.77%, ranking it 52nd globally. This is comparable to peer countries such as Paraguay, with a health spending rate of 8.77%. Bosnia and Herzegovina's health spending rate has been relatively consistent, suggesting a commitment to healthcare investment over time. However, a significant shift in the country's economic priorities or changes in healthcare policy could alter this trajectory, potentially impacting the nation's ability to maintain its current level of health spending.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 8.67% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 8.77% | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.77% | −0.15% | #52 |
| 2023 | 8.92% | +0.21% | #146 |
| 2022 | 8.72% | −0.84% | #143 |
| 2021 | 9.56% | −0.15% | #154 |
| 2020 | 9.70% | +0.78% | #156 |
| 2019 | 8.93% | +0.16% | #156 |
| 2018 | 8.76% | −0.06% | #155 |
| 2017 | 8.82% | −0.32% | #157 |
| 2016 | 9.14% | −0.10% | #159 |
| 2015 | 9.24% | −0.23% | #160 |
| 2014 | 9.47% | +0.03% | #164 |
| 2013 | 9.44% | −0.04% | #165 |
| 2012 | 9.48% | +0.31% | #165 |
| 2011 | 9.17% | +0.16% | #160 |
| 2010 | 9.01% | −0.00% | #155 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bosnia and Herzegovina's health spending was 8.77% in 2025. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's health spending peaked at 9.70% in 2020.
The lowest health spending in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 7.40% in 2002.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 52nd globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's health spending is projected to reach 8.77% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was 8.77%. This ranks 52nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_health-spending,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}