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Madagascar Health Spending

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

3.42% −0.01% (-0.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #164 Global Peak 5.33% (2016) Source World Bank

Madagascar Health Spending (2000–2025)

Overview

Madagascar's health spending stood at 3.42% in 2025, a decline of +0.01% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.42% by 2025. Madagascar ranked 164th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 3.43% - -
2025* trend 3.42% - -
2025 3.42% −0.01% #164
2023 3.43% +0.28% #23
2022 3.15% −0.40% #18
2021 3.55% −0.17% #20
2020 3.72% +0.62% #22
2019 3.10% −1.12% #17
2018 4.22% −0.58% #47
2017 4.80% −0.53% #67
2016 5.33% +0.33% #76
2015 5.01% +0.54% #68
2014 4.46% +0.71% #55
2013 3.75% −0.16% #36
2012 3.91% −0.61% #39
2011 4.52% −0.18% #60
2010 4.70% +0.31% #62
Show all years (2000-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +42.3% GDP growth 4.0% C/A balance 0.4%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Madagascar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madagascar's health spending?

Madagascar's health spending was 3.42% in 2025. Ranked 164th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Madagascar?

Madagascar's health spending peaked at 5.33% in 2016.

What was the lowest health spending in Madagascar?

The lowest health spending in Madagascar was 3.10% in 2019.

How does Madagascar rank in health spending?

Madagascar ranks 164th 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 Madagascar in 2025?

Madagascar's health spending is projected to reach 3.42% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of Madagascar in 2025?

The health spending of Madagascar in 2025 was 3.42%. This ranks 164th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_madagascar_health-spending, title = {Madagascar Health Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/madagascar/health-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }