Jamaica Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Overview
Jamaica's health spending stood at 8.72% in 2025, a rise of +1.12% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.72% by 2025. Jamaica ranked 54th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 8.97% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 8.72% | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.72% | +1.12% | #54 |
| 2023 | 7.60% | −1.05% | #123 |
| 2022 | 8.65% | +0.65% | #141 |
| 2021 | 8.00% | +0.53% | #122 |
| 2020 | 7.48% | +0.51% | #114 |
| 2019 | 6.97% | +0.13% | #118 |
| 2018 | 6.84% | −0.15% | #120 |
| 2017 | 6.98% | +0.39% | #122 |
| 2016 | 6.59% | −0.02% | #106 |
| 2015 | 6.61% | +0.33% | #112 |
| 2014 | 6.29% | +0.00% | #105 |
| 2013 | 6.28% | +0.10% | #106 |
| 2012 | 6.19% | −0.34% | #106 |
| 2011 | 6.52% | +0.08% | #113 |
| 2010 | 6.44% | +0.07% | #112 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica's health spending was 8.72% in 2025. Ranked 54th globally. This represents a 14.7% increase from the previous year.
Jamaica's health spending peaked at 8.72% in 2025.
The lowest health spending in Jamaica was 4.99% in 2003.
Jamaica ranks 54th globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jamaica's health spending is projected to reach 8.72% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Jamaica in 2025 was 8.72%. This ranks 54th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_health-spending,
title = {Jamaica Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/health-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}