Libya Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Libya's health spending was 7.11% in 2025, ranked 91st globally. This represents a 8.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Libya's health spending stood at 7.11% in 2025, a decline of +0.69% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.11% by 2025. Libya ranked 91st globally.
Libya’s health‑spending share of GDP has risen steadily from 3.32 % in 2000 to 7.11 % in 2025, placing the country 91st globally and matching Bolivia, Plurinational State of at the same rank. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of 2.24 % in 2008, reaching a peak of 7.81 % in 2023 before a modest retreat to the 2025 level. Over the 25‑year coverage period, the increase reflects expanded public investment in hospitals, primary‑care networks and pandemic‑response capacity, yet the slight post‑peak dip suggests fiscal constraints or reprioritisation amid broader economic challenges. Compared with peers such as Moldova (7.17 % in 2025) and Lesotho (7.25 %), Libya’s spending remains slightly lower, indicating room for alignment with regional averages. Continued growth will likely depend on sustained oil revenues and the implementation of cost‑effective health reforms, which could reinforce the positive trend and narrow the gap with higher‑spending neighbours.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 7.33% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 7.11% | - | - |
| 2025 | 7.11% | −0.69% | #91 |
| 2023 | 7.81% | +3.06% | #128 |
| 2022 | 4.74% | −1.31% | #63 |
| 2021 | 6.05% | −1.05% | #80 |
| 2020 | 7.11% | +1.56% | #106 |
| 2019 | 5.55% | +0.68% | #85 |
| 2018 | 4.87% | +0.19% | #69 |
| 2017 | 4.68% | −1.49% | #63 |
| 2016 | 6.17% | +0.37% | #95 |
| 2015 | 5.81% | +0.63% | #87 |
| 2014 | 5.18% | +0.20% | #79 |
| 2013 | 4.98% | +1.02% | #76 |
| 2012 | 3.96% | −0.06% | #45 |
| 2011 | 4.02% | +0.74% | #44 |
| 2010 | 3.28% | −0.30% | #25 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Libya matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Libya's health spending was 7.11% in 2025. Ranked 91st globally. This represents a 8.9% decrease from the previous year.
Libya's health spending peaked at 7.81% in 2023.
The lowest health spending in Libya was 2.24% in 2008.
Libya ranks 91st globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Libya's health spending is projected to reach 7.11% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Libya in 2025 was 7.11%. This ranks 91st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_libya_health-spending,
title = {Libya Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/libya/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}