Cuba Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Cuba's health spending was 10.07% in 2025, ranked 31st globally. This represents a 7.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Cuba's health spending stood at 10.07% in 2025, a rise of +0.68% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.07% by 2025. Cuba ranked 31st globally.
Cuba's health spending has shown a significant increase over the past quarter century, with spending peaking at 13.79% of GDP in 2021. This represents a substantial rise from the trough of 6.58% in 2000. As of 2025, Cuba's health spending accounts for 10.07% of its GDP, ranking 31st globally. This level of spending is comparable to that of Namibia, which also spends 10.07% of its GDP on health. Cuba's health spending has been steadily increasing, and this trend is expected to continue as the country prioritizes healthcare development. However, a decline in government revenue or a shift in healthcare policy could alter the trajectory of health spending, potentially impacting the quality and accessibility of healthcare services in the country.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 9.66% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 10.07% | - | - |
| 2025 | 10.07% | +0.68% | #31 |
| 2023 | 9.38% | −2.40% | #154 |
| 2022 | 11.79% | −2.00% | #179 |
| 2021 | 13.79% | +1.30% | #188 |
| 2020 | 12.49% | +1.40% | #185 |
| 2019 | 11.09% | +0.07% | #180 |
| 2018 | 11.02% | −0.45% | #179 |
| 2017 | 11.47% | −0.75% | #185 |
| 2016 | 12.22% | −0.60% | #187 |
| 2015 | 12.81% | +0.67% | #187 |
| 2014 | 12.14% | +1.71% | #188 |
| 2013 | 10.43% | +1.13% | #176 |
| 2012 | 9.30% | −2.01% | #164 |
| 2011 | 11.31% | +0.62% | #184 |
| 2010 | 10.69% | −1.60% | #178 |
Analysis
Cuba's health spending was 10.07% in 2025, a rise of +0.68% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 10.07% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cuba's health spending was 10.07% in 2025. Ranked 31st globally. This represents a 7.3% increase from the previous year.
Cuba's health spending peaked at 13.79% in 2021.
The lowest health spending in Cuba was 6.58% in 2000.
Cuba ranks 31st globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cuba's health spending is projected to reach 10.07% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Cuba in 2025 was 10.07%. This ranks 31st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cuba_health-spending,
title = {Cuba Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cuba/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}