Cyprus Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Cyprus's health spending was 8.93% in 2025, ranked 45th globally. This represents a 10.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Cyprus's health spending stood at 8.93% in 2025, a rise of +0.81% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.93% by 2025. Cyprus ranked 45th globally.
Cyprus’ health expenditure as a share of gross domestic product has risen steadily over the 25‑year series, climbing from a trough of 5.31 % in 2000 to an all‑time peak of 8.93 % in 2025, placing the island at rank 45 globally. The increase reflects a broader regional pattern of expanding public health budgets, with peer nations such as Tunisia (8.94 %) and Malta (8.90 %) recording comparable levels in the same year. The upward trajectory mirrors demographic ageing and heightened demand for advanced medical services, while fiscal capacity has improved through sustained economic growth and EU structural funds. Despite the progress, Cyprus’ spending remains modest relative to high‑spending economies like Korea (8.95 %). Future trends will depend on the balance between demographic pressures, potential reforms to efficiency in service delivery, and the extent to which external funding streams are maintained, all of which could shape the next phase of health investment.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 9.12% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 8.93% | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.93% | +0.81% | #45 |
| 2023 | 8.12% | −0.15% | #132 |
| 2022 | 8.27% | −0.60% | #134 |
| 2021 | 8.87% | +0.23% | #137 |
| 2020 | 8.65% | +1.65% | #134 |
| 2019 | 7.00% | +0.21% | #119 |
| 2018 | 6.78% | +0.16% | #119 |
| 2017 | 6.62% | −0.03% | #110 |
| 2016 | 6.65% | −0.14% | #110 |
| 2015 | 6.79% | −0.14% | #118 |
| 2014 | 6.93% | +0.00% | #120 |
| 2013 | 6.93% | +0.39% | #118 |
| 2012 | 6.54% | +0.10% | #113 |
| 2011 | 6.43% | −0.07% | #111 |
| 2010 | 6.50% | +0.04% | #114 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cyprus matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cyprus's health spending was 8.93% in 2025. Ranked 45th globally. This represents a 10.0% increase from the previous year.
Cyprus's health spending peaked at 8.93% in 2025.
The lowest health spending in Cyprus was 5.31% in 2000.
Cyprus ranks 45th globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cyprus's health spending is projected to reach 8.93% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Cyprus in 2025 was 8.93%. This ranks 45th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cyprus_health-spending,
title = {Cyprus Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cyprus/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}