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Honduras Health Spending

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

8.21% +0.50% (+6.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #65 Global Peak 9.27% (2021) Source World Bank

Honduras Health Spending (2000–2025)

Overview

Honduras's health spending stood at 8.21% in 2025, a rise of +0.50% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.21% by 2025. Honduras ranked 65th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 8.17% - -
2025* trend 8.21% - -
2025 8.21% +0.50% #65
2023 7.71% −0.44% #126
2022 8.15% −1.12% #132
2021 9.27% +0.05% #146
2020 9.22% +1.88% #144
2019 7.34% +0.11% #130
2018 7.23% +0.22% #125
2017 7.01% −0.70% #124
2016 7.71% +0.23% #135
2015 7.48% −0.43% #133
2014 7.91% −0.56% #139
2013 8.48% −0.18% #148
2012 8.66% −0.14% #150
2011 8.79% +0.07% #155
2010 8.73% −0.27% #150
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 20.2% Rate 32.1% Gap +11.9pp Reserves YoY +128.2%
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

Honduras matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. 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 Honduras's health spending?

Honduras's health spending was 8.21% in 2025. Ranked 65th globally. This represents a 6.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Honduras?

Honduras's health spending peaked at 9.27% in 2021.

What was the lowest health spending in Honduras?

The lowest health spending in Honduras was 5.93% in 2001.

How does Honduras rank in health spending?

Honduras ranks 65th 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 Honduras in 2025?

Honduras's health spending is projected to reach 8.21% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of Honduras in 2025?

The health spending of Honduras in 2025 was 8.21%. This ranks 65th in the world.

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