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Liberia Health Spending

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

16.20% +3.20% (+24.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #5 Global Peak 16.20% (2025) Source World Bank

Liberia Health Spending (2000–2025)

Overview

Liberia's health spending stood at 16.20% in 2025, a rise of +3.20% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 16.20% by 2025. Liberia ranked 5th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 17.19% - -
2025* trend 16.20% - -
2025 16.20% +3.20% #5
2023 13.01% −0.58% #186
2022 13.59% +0.32% #185
2021 13.27% +0.37% #187
2020 12.91% +4.52% #186
2019 8.38% −2.05% #144
2018 10.44% +0.52% #172
2017 9.91% +0.03% #168
2016 9.89% −0.50% #166
2015 10.38% +2.28% #176
2014 8.10% +0.94% #144
2013 7.16% −0.47% #127
2012 7.63% −0.95% #131
2011 8.58% +0.15% #150
2010 8.44% −0.55% #145
Show all years (2000-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 17.5% Real rate -2.5%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Liberia 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

What is Liberia's health spending?

Liberia's health spending was 16.20% in 2025. Ranked 5th globally. This represents a 24.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Liberia?

Liberia's health spending peaked at 16.20% in 2025.

What was the lowest health spending in Liberia?

The lowest health spending in Liberia was 2.16% in 2001.

How does Liberia rank in health spending?

Liberia ranks 5th 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 Liberia in 2025?

Liberia's health spending is projected to reach 16.20% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of Liberia in 2025?

The health spending of Liberia in 2025 was 16.20%. This ranks 5th in the world.

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