Brazil Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Brazil's health spending was 9.60% in 2025, ranked 34th globally. This represents a 1.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Brazil's health spending stood at 9.60% in 2025, a decline of +0.13% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.60% by 2025. Brazil ranked 34th globally.
Brazil’s health‑spending share of gross domestic product has risen steadily over the 25‑year series, moving from 8.33 % in 2000 to 9.60 % in 2025, which places the country 34th globally. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of 7.74 % recorded in 2012, reaching an all‑time peak of 9.73 % in 2023 before a modest decline to the 2025 level. This pattern mirrors the experience of peer nations such as Slovenia, which posted an identical 9.73 % in the same period, and contrasts with lower‑spending economies like South Sudan at 9.50 %. The sustained increase reflects expanded public financing and broader service coverage, yet the slight post‑peak dip suggests emerging fiscal constraints. Continued economic growth and targeted health reforms could reinforce the upward trend, while fiscal pressures or policy reversals might reverse it.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 9.60% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 9.60% | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.60% | −0.13% | #34 |
| 2023 | 9.73% | +0.34% | #161 |
| 2022 | 9.39% | −0.25% | #154 |
| 2021 | 9.64% | +0.01% | #155 |
| 2020 | 9.62% | +0.01% | #152 |
| 2019 | 9.61% | +0.15% | #165 |
| 2018 | 9.46% | −0.01% | #162 |
| 2017 | 9.47% | +0.30% | #164 |
| 2016 | 9.17% | +0.26% | #160 |
| 2015 | 8.91% | +0.51% | #157 |
| 2014 | 8.40% | +0.42% | #150 |
| 2013 | 7.98% | +0.24% | #136 |
| 2012 | 7.74% | −0.05% | #133 |
| 2011 | 7.79% | −0.16% | #132 |
| 2010 | 7.95% | −0.45% | #137 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazil's health spending was 9.60% in 2025. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 1.4% decrease from the previous year.
Brazil's health spending peaked at 9.73% in 2023.
The lowest health spending in Brazil was 7.74% in 2012.
Brazil ranks 34th globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brazil's health spending is projected to reach 9.60% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Brazil in 2025 was 9.60%. This ranks 34th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brazil_health-spending,
title = {Brazil Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}