Cameroon Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Cameroon's health spending was 5.08% in 2025, ranked 128th globally. This represents a 11.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Cameroon's health spending stood at 5.08% in 2025, a rise of +0.52% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.08% by 2025. Cameroon ranked 128th globally.
Cameroon’s health expenditure has risen steadily over the 25‑year span from 4.30 % of GDP in 2000 to an all‑time peak of 5.08 % in 2025, placing the country 128th globally. The lowest point was recorded in 2009 at 3.50 %, after which a gradual recovery set in, reflecting broader fiscal adjustments and increased prioritisation of health services. The 2025 figure of 5.08 % is marginally below that of peers such as Myanmar (5.12 %) and Nigeria (5.06 %), suggesting that while Cameroon has closed the gap with regional comparators, there remains modest headroom for further convergence. The upward trajectory aligns with a post‑trough expansion in public health budgets across sub‑Saharan Africa, driven by both domestic reforms and external funding streams. Continued commitment to expanding universal health coverage and efficient resource allocation will be critical to sustain the current rise and potentially propel Cameroon beyond the levels of its nearest peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 5.28% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.08% | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.08% | +0.52% | #128 |
| 2023 | 4.55% | +0.06% | #56 |
| 2022 | 4.49% | +0.15% | #56 |
| 2021 | 4.34% | +0.09% | #35 |
| 2020 | 4.25% | +0.60% | #34 |
| 2019 | 3.65% | +0.03% | #28 |
| 2018 | 3.62% | −0.17% | #27 |
| 2017 | 3.79% | −0.23% | #29 |
| 2016 | 4.02% | −0.10% | #36 |
| 2015 | 4.13% | −0.22% | #38 |
| 2014 | 4.34% | +0.71% | #48 |
| 2013 | 3.63% | −0.30% | #31 |
| 2012 | 3.93% | +0.08% | #42 |
| 2011 | 3.85% | +0.28% | #40 |
| 2010 | 3.58% | +0.08% | #35 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cameroon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cameroon's health spending was 5.08% in 2025. Ranked 128th globally. This represents a 11.5% increase from the previous year.
Cameroon's health spending peaked at 5.08% in 2025.
The lowest health spending in Cameroon was 3.50% in 2009.
Cameroon ranks 128th globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cameroon's health spending is projected to reach 5.08% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Cameroon in 2025 was 5.08%. This ranks 128th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_health-spending,
title = {Cameroon Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}