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Equatorial Guinea Health Spending

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

3.20% −0.30% (-8.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #166 Global Peak 3.71% (2020) Source World Bank

Equatorial Guinea Health Spending (2000–2025)

Overview

Equatorial Guinea's health spending stood at 3.20% in 2025, a decline of +0.30% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.20% by 2025. Equatorial Guinea ranked 166th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 3.15% - -
2025* trend 3.20% - -
2025 3.20% −0.30% #166
2023 3.50% +0.66% #26
2022 2.84% −0.67% #11
2021 3.51% −0.20% #18
2020 3.71% +0.43% #21
2019 3.28% +0.36% #23
2018 2.92% +0.06% #16
2017 2.86% −0.11% #12
2016 2.97% +0.51% #10
2015 2.46% +0.59% #7
2014 1.87% +0.11% #1
2013 1.76% +0.13% #1
2012 1.62% +0.08% #1
2011 1.54% −0.19% #1
2010 1.73% −0.14% #1
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 +3192.5% GDP growth 3.2% C/A balance 6.6%
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

Equatorial Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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 Equatorial Guinea's health spending?

Equatorial Guinea's health spending was 3.20% in 2025. Ranked 166th globally. This represents a 8.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Equatorial Guinea?

Equatorial Guinea's health spending peaked at 3.71% in 2020.

What was the lowest health spending in Equatorial Guinea?

The lowest health spending in Equatorial Guinea was 1.22% in 2000.

How does Equatorial Guinea rank in health spending?

Equatorial Guinea ranks 166th 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 Equatorial Guinea in 2025?

Equatorial Guinea's health spending is projected to reach 3.20% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of Equatorial Guinea in 2025?

The health spending of Equatorial Guinea in 2025 was 3.20%. This ranks 166th in the world.

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