Burundi Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Burundi's health spending was 8.51% in 2025, ranked 59th globally. This represents a 6.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Burundi's health spending stood at 8.51% in 2025, a decline of +0.59% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.51% by 2025. Burundi ranked 59th globally.
Burundi’s health‑spending share of gross domestic product has risen steadily over the 25‑year series, climbing from a trough of 4.22 % in 2000 to an all‑time peak of 11.28 % in 2010 before settling at 8.51 % in 2025, which places the country 59th in the world. The post‑2010 decline suggests a modest rebalancing after a decade of rapid fiscal expansion, yet the 2025 figure remains comparable to peers such as Greece (8.52 %) and Iceland (8.52 %). The upward trajectory since the early 2000s reflects expanding public health programmes and increased donor financing, while the recent moderation may stem from fiscal constraints and competing budgetary priorities. Continued economic growth, coupled with targeted health reforms and sustained external assistance, could lift Burundi’s health‑spending share further, whereas persistent fiscal pressures might keep the ratio near its current level.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 8.31% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 8.51% | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.51% | −0.59% | #59 |
| 2023 | 9.09% | +0.43% | #148 |
| 2022 | 8.67% | −0.27% | #142 |
| 2021 | 8.94% | −1.77% | #139 |
| 2020 | 10.71% | +1.65% | #165 |
| 2019 | 9.06% | +1.77% | #157 |
| 2018 | 7.29% | +0.34% | #129 |
| 2017 | 6.95% | −0.11% | #120 |
| 2016 | 7.06% | +0.77% | #121 |
| 2015 | 6.29% | −0.92% | #100 |
| 2014 | 7.21% | −1.42% | #127 |
| 2013 | 8.63% | −0.01% | #151 |
| 2012 | 8.64% | −1.43% | #149 |
| 2011 | 10.07% | −1.21% | #171 |
| 2010 | 11.28% | +2.05% | #183 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burundi matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burundi's health spending was 8.51% in 2025. Ranked 59th globally. This represents a 6.5% decrease from the previous year.
Burundi's health spending peaked at 11.28% in 2010.
The lowest health spending in Burundi was 4.22% in 2000.
Burundi ranks 59th globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burundi's health spending is projected to reach 8.51% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Burundi in 2025 was 8.51%. This ranks 59th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burundi_health-spending,
title = {Burundi Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burundi/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}