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Congo, Republic of Health Spending

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

3.16% −0.14% (-4.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #170 Global Peak 4.02% (2020) Source World Bank

Congo, Republic of Health Spending (2000–2025)

Overview

Congo, Republic of's health spending stood at 3.16% in 2025, a decline of +0.14% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.16% by 2025. Congo, Republic of ranked 170th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 3.18% - -
2025* trend 3.16% - -
2025 3.16% −0.14% #170
2023 3.30% +1.00% #20
2022 2.30% −1.16% #5
2021 3.46% −0.56% #15
2020 4.02% +1.67% #29
2019 2.35% +0.59% #5
2018 1.76% −0.61% #1
2017 2.36% −0.23% #3
2016 2.59% +0.14% #8
2015 2.46% +0.48% #6
2014 1.97% +0.03% #3
2013 1.94% +0.03% #3
2012 1.91% +0.16% #4
2011 1.75% −0.10% #3
2010 1.85% −0.29% #2
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 +26.9% GDP growth 2.2% C/A balance 13.2%
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

Congo, Republic of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. 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 Congo, Republic of's health spending?

Congo, Republic of's health spending was 3.16% in 2025. Ranked 170th globally. This represents a 4.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Congo, Republic of?

Congo, Republic of's health spending peaked at 4.02% in 2020.

What was the lowest health spending in Congo, Republic of?

The lowest health spending in Congo, Republic of was 1.51% in 2000.

How does Congo, Republic of rank in health spending?

Congo, Republic of ranks 170th 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 Congo, Republic of in 2025?

Congo, Republic of's health spending is projected to reach 3.16% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of Congo, Republic of in 2025?

The health spending of Congo, Republic of in 2025 was 3.16%. This ranks 170th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_congo-republic-of_health-spending, title = {Congo, Republic of Health Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/congo-republic-of/health-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }