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Lebanon Health Spending

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

2.69% −2.88% (-51.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #180 Global Peak 10.83% (2000) Source World Bank

Lebanon Health Spending (2000–2025)

Overview

Lebanon's health spending stood at 2.69% in 2025, a decline of +2.88% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.69% by 2025. Lebanon ranked 180th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 1.82% - -
2025* trend 2.69% - -
2025 2.69% −2.88% #180
2023 5.57% +0.66% #77
2022 4.91% +0.51% #67
2021 4.40% −3.08% #38
2020 7.48% −1.20% #116
2019 8.69% +0.62% #152
2018 8.07% +0.27% #141
2017 7.80% −0.12% #139
2016 7.92% +0.51% #139
2015 7.42% −0.11% #130
2014 7.52% +0.45% #130
2013 7.07% +0.06% #124
2012 7.00% −1.17% #122
2011 8.18% +0.74% #144
2010 7.44% +0.43% #128
Show all years (2000-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Currency Crisis Pattern
Rapid currency depreciation (>30% YoY) combined with reserve drawdown and inflation surge. Often precedes emergency rate hikes.
Inflation 221.3% Reserves YoY -15.4% FX YoY +820.4%
Occurred 128 times, 35 successful
Inflation
133.5%
Reserves YoY
-48.5%
FX YoY
+126.8%
Inflation
38.1%
Reserves YoY
-30.4%
FX YoY
+33.2%
Inflation
221.3%
Reserves YoY
-15.4%
FX YoY
+820.4%
Inflation
47.6%
Reserves YoY
-20.6%
FX YoY
+51.7%
Inflation
667.4%
Reserves YoY
-80.7%
FX YoY
+835.9%
Inflation
31.3%
Reserves YoY
-47.5%
FX YoY
+42.5%
24 mo later
22.8%

Analysis

Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lebanon's health spending?

Lebanon's health spending was 2.69% in 2025. Ranked 180th globally. This represents a 51.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Lebanon?

Lebanon's health spending peaked at 10.83% in 2000.

What was the lowest health spending in Lebanon?

The lowest health spending in Lebanon was 2.69% in 2025.

How does Lebanon rank in health spending?

Lebanon ranks 180th 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 Lebanon in 2025?

Lebanon's health spending is projected to reach 2.69% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of Lebanon in 2025?

The health spending of Lebanon in 2025 was 2.69%. This ranks 180th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_lebanon_health-spending, title = {Lebanon Health Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/health-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }