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Gambia, The Health Spending

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

3.07% +0.18% (+6.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #173 Global Peak 10.79% (2000) Source World Bank

Gambia, The Health Spending (2000–2025)

Overview

Gambia, The's health spending stood at 3.07% in 2025, a rise of +0.18% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.07% by 2025. Gambia, The ranked 173rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 2.97% - -
2025* trend 3.07% - -
2025 3.07% +0.18% #173
2023 2.89% −0.64% #13
2022 3.54% −0.21% #25
2021 3.74% −0.27% #25
2020 4.01% +0.87% #28
2019 3.15% −0.04% #18
2018 3.19% −0.17% #21
2017 3.35% +0.16% #22
2016 3.20% +0.02% #15
2015 3.18% +0.12% #15
2014 3.05% −0.86% #17
2013 3.91% −0.35% #39
2012 4.27% −0.10% #51
2011 4.37% +0.25% #53
2010 4.12% −0.34% #44
Show all years (2000-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 17.0% Rate 20.8% Gap +3.8pp Reserves YoY +1.5%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Gambia, The matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gambia, The's health spending?

Gambia, The's health spending was 3.07% in 2025. Ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 6.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Gambia, The?

Gambia, The's health spending peaked at 10.79% in 2000.

What was the lowest health spending in Gambia, The?

The lowest health spending in Gambia, The was 2.89% in 2023.

How does Gambia, The rank in health spending?

Gambia, The ranks 173rd 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 Gambia, The in 2025?

Gambia, The's health spending is projected to reach 3.07% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of Gambia, The in 2025?

The health spending of Gambia, The in 2025 was 3.07%. This ranks 173rd in the world.

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