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Brunei Darussalam Health Spending

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

1.89% −0.34% (-15.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #188 Global Peak 2.60% (2003) Source World Bank

Brunei Darussalam Health Spending (2000–2025)

Overview

Brunei Darussalam's health spending stood at 1.89% in 2025, a decline of +0.34% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.89% by 2025. Brunei Darussalam ranked 188th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 1.82% - -
2025* trend 1.89% - -
2025 1.89% −0.34% #188
2023 2.23% +0.46% #3
2022 1.77% −0.38% #1
2021 2.15% −0.31% #1
2020 2.45% +0.22% #5
2019 2.23% −0.19% #3
2018 2.42% +0.15% #6
2017 2.27% −0.28% #2
2016 2.55% +0.16% #6
2015 2.39% +0.47% #4
2014 1.91% +0.02% #2
2013 1.90% +0.05% #2
2012 1.85% −0.01% #3
2011 1.86% −0.41% #4
2010 2.28% −0.11% #6
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 +25.4% GDP growth 3.9% C/A balance 6.6%
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

Brunei Darussalam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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 Brunei Darussalam's health spending?

Brunei Darussalam's health spending was 1.89% in 2025. Ranked 188th globally. This represents a 15.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Brunei Darussalam?

Brunei Darussalam's health spending peaked at 2.60% in 2003.

What was the lowest health spending in Brunei Darussalam?

The lowest health spending in Brunei Darussalam was 1.77% in 2022.

How does Brunei Darussalam rank in health spending?

Brunei Darussalam ranks 188th 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 Brunei Darussalam in 2025?

Brunei Darussalam's health spending is projected to reach 1.89% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of Brunei Darussalam in 2025?

The health spending of Brunei Darussalam in 2025 was 1.89%. This ranks 188th in the world.

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