Jordan Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Jordan's health spending was 8.09% in 2025, ranked 67th globally. This represents a 5.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Jordan's health spending stood at 8.09% in 2025, a rise of +0.43% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.09% by 2025. Jordan ranked 67th globally.
Jordan’s health‑care expenditure as a share of GDP has slipped from a 2001 peak of 9.57 % to a 2016 trough of 6.98 %, before modestly rebounding to 8.09 % in 2025, placing the kingdom 67th globally. Over the 25‑year span the average level remains below the 2000 baseline of 9.34 %, reflecting a long‑term contraction in fiscal resources allocated to health services. The recent figure is virtually identical to Poland’s 8.11 % and slightly above Uzbekistan’s 7.98 %, suggesting Jordan now competes with middle‑income peers rather than the higher‑spending patterns of Italy (7.97 %). The post‑trough recovery coincides with a series of reforms aimed at expanding insurance coverage and improving primary‑care efficiency, yet the pace of increase remains modest. Continued investment in preventive care and sustained economic growth will be crucial if Jordan is to lift its health‑spending trajectory above the current plateau and narrow the gap with higher‑spending regional counterparts.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 8.23% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 8.09% | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.09% | +0.43% | #67 |
| 2023 | 7.66% | −0.08% | #124 |
| 2022 | 7.74% | +0.04% | #128 |
| 2021 | 7.70% | +0.15% | #117 |
| 2020 | 7.55% | +0.47% | #118 |
| 2019 | 7.07% | +0.09% | #121 |
| 2018 | 6.98% | −0.13% | #122 |
| 2017 | 7.11% | +0.13% | #127 |
| 2016 | 6.98% | −0.48% | #119 |
| 2015 | 7.46% | +0.25% | #132 |
| 2014 | 7.21% | +0.04% | #126 |
| 2013 | 7.17% | −0.65% | #128 |
| 2012 | 7.82% | −0.33% | #135 |
| 2011 | 8.15% | −0.02% | #143 |
| 2010 | 8.17% | −1.05% | #141 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jordan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jordan's health spending was 8.09% in 2025. Ranked 67th globally. This represents a 5.6% increase from the previous year.
Jordan's health spending peaked at 9.57% in 2001.
The lowest health spending in Jordan was 6.98% in 2016.
Jordan ranks 67th globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jordan's health spending is projected to reach 8.09% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Jordan in 2025 was 8.09%. This ranks 67th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jordan_health-spending,
title = {Jordan Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jordan/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}