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Guinea Health Spending

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

3.50% −0.19% (-5.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #163 Global Peak 5.81% (2015) Source World Bank

Guinea Health Spending (2000–2025)

Overview

Guinea's health spending stood at 3.50% in 2025, a decline of +0.19% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.50% by 2025. Guinea ranked 163rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 3.42% - -
2025* trend 3.50% - -
2025 3.50% −0.19% #163
2023 3.69% −0.14% #31
2022 3.83% +0.12% #33
2021 3.72% −0.18% #24
2020 3.90% −0.19% #26
2019 4.09% +0.35% #41
2018 3.74% −0.18% #30
2017 3.92% −1.48% #33
2016 5.40% −0.41% #78
2015 5.81% +1.02% #89
2014 4.79% +1.33% #66
2013 3.46% −0.04% #28
2012 3.50% −0.29% #33
2011 3.79% +0.36% #39
2010 3.43% −0.15% #32
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 +45.6% GDP growth 5.6% C/A balance 27.2%
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

Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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 Guinea's health spending?

Guinea's health spending was 3.50% in 2025. Ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 5.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Guinea?

Guinea's health spending peaked at 5.81% in 2015.

What was the lowest health spending in Guinea?

The lowest health spending in Guinea was 3.27% in 2008.

How does Guinea rank in health spending?

Guinea ranks 163rd 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 Guinea in 2025?

Guinea's health spending is projected to reach 3.50% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of Guinea in 2025?

The health spending of Guinea in 2025 was 3.50%. This ranks 163rd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_guinea_health-spending, title = {Guinea Health Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea/health-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }