Mali Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Mali's health spending was 3.76% in 2025, ranked 157th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Mali's health spending stood at 3.76% in 2025, a decline of +0.06% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.76% by 2025. Mali ranked 157th globally.
Mali's health spending as a percentage of its GDP has exhibited a downward trend over the past two decades, from an all-time high of 5.47% in 2000 to a low of 3.51% in 2020. Although it has since rebounded to 3.76% in 2025, this value remains lower than the global average. In comparison, countries with similar rankings, such as Fiji and Suriname, have maintained relatively stable health spending as a percentage of GDP, with Fiji's 2025 value at 3.81%. The decline in Mali's health spending reflects the country's economic challenges, which have likely led to reduced government and private investment in healthcare. A stabilization of the economy and increased investment in healthcare infrastructure would be required to reverse this trend and potentially bring Mali's health spending in line with its peer countries.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.77% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.76% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.76% | −0.06% | #157 |
| 2023 | 3.81% | +0.09% | #34 |
| 2022 | 3.72% | +0.18% | #30 |
| 2021 | 3.54% | +0.04% | #19 |
| 2020 | 3.51% | −0.32% | #18 |
| 2019 | 3.83% | +0.10% | #35 |
| 2018 | 3.73% | +0.06% | #29 |
| 2017 | 3.67% | −0.10% | #26 |
| 2016 | 3.77% | −0.34% | #29 |
| 2015 | 4.11% | −0.37% | #35 |
| 2014 | 4.48% | +0.52% | #56 |
| 2013 | 3.96% | +0.21% | #40 |
| 2012 | 3.75% | −0.26% | #37 |
| 2011 | 4.01% | −0.66% | #43 |
| 2010 | 4.68% | −0.53% | #61 |
Analysis
Mali's health spending was 3.76% in 2025, a decline of −0.06% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 3.76% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mali's health spending was 3.76% in 2025. Ranked 157th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year.
Mali's health spending peaked at 5.47% in 2000.
The lowest health spending in Mali was 3.51% in 2020.
Mali ranks 157th globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mali's health spending is projected to reach 3.76% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Mali in 2025 was 3.76%. This ranks 157th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mali_health-spending,
title = {Mali Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mali/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}