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Mexico Health Spending

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

5.71% +0.21% (+3.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #114 Global Peak 6.05% (2020) Source World Bank

Mexico Health Spending (2000–2025)

Overview

Mexico's health spending stood at 5.71% in 2025, a rise of +0.21% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.71% by 2025. Mexico ranked 114th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 5.72% - -
2025* trend 5.71% - -
2025 5.71% +0.21% #114
2023 5.50% −0.21% #74
2022 5.71% −0.17% #79
2021 5.88% −0.18% #77
2020 6.05% +0.75% #79
2019 5.30% +0.06% #79
2018 5.24% −0.07% #80
2017 5.31% −0.07% #77
2016 5.38% −0.14% #77
2015 5.53% +0.17% #83
2014 5.35% −0.22% #87
2013 5.58% +0.16% #88
2012 5.42% +0.12% #87
2011 5.30% −0.19% #85
2010 5.49% −0.36% #94
Show all years (2000-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 16.6% Rate 23.7% Gap +7.2pp Reserves YoY -0.1%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Mexico matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mexico's health spending?

Mexico's health spending was 5.71% in 2025. Ranked 114th globally. This represents a 3.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Mexico?

Mexico's health spending peaked at 6.05% in 2020.

What was the lowest health spending in Mexico?

The lowest health spending in Mexico was 4.24% in 2000.

How does Mexico rank in health spending?

Mexico ranks 114th 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 Mexico in 2025?

Mexico's health spending is projected to reach 5.71% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of Mexico in 2025?

The health spending of Mexico in 2025 was 5.71%. This ranks 114th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_mexico_health-spending, title = {Mexico Health Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/mexico/health-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }