Mongolia Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Mongolia's health spending was 9.19% in 2025, ranked 39th globally. This represents a 51.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Mongolia's health spending stood at 9.19% in 2025, a rise of +3.12% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.19% by 2025. Mongolia ranked 39th globally.
Mongolia’s health‑spending share of gross domestic product rose from 6.08 % in 2000 to a record 9.19 % in 2025, positioning the country at 39th globally and slightly below peer South Africa’s 9.14 % in the same year. The upward trajectory accelerated after a pronounced trough of 3.59 % in 2011, reflecting a period of fiscal restraint that gave way to renewed public‑health investment as the economy expanded. The 25‑year span shows a steady climb, with the all‑time peak coinciding with the latest data point in 2025, indicating that policy reforms and increased fiscal capacity have translated into higher health allocations. Compared with Spain’s 9.41 % and Burkina Faso’s 9.08 %, Mongolia’s level suggests it is closing the gap with both higher‑ and lower‑income peers. Continued economic growth and sustained political commitment to health financing will be essential to maintain this upward trend and avoid a reversal toward earlier low‑spending periods.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 9.93% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 9.19% | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.19% | +3.12% | #39 |
| 2023 | 6.07% | −2.78% | #90 |
| 2022 | 8.85% | +1.64% | #147 |
| 2021 | 7.21% | +2.54% | #105 |
| 2020 | 4.67% | +0.17% | #46 |
| 2019 | 4.49% | −0.04% | #58 |
| 2018 | 4.53% | +0.19% | #58 |
| 2017 | 4.34% | −0.24% | #53 |
| 2016 | 4.58% | +0.35% | #53 |
| 2015 | 4.23% | +0.02% | #42 |
| 2014 | 4.21% | +0.12% | #43 |
| 2013 | 4.09% | +0.23% | #42 |
| 2012 | 3.86% | +0.27% | #38 |
| 2011 | 3.59% | −0.15% | #34 |
| 2010 | 3.74% | −0.72% | #38 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mongolia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mongolia's health spending was 9.19% in 2025. Ranked 39th globally. This represents a 51.4% increase from the previous year.
Mongolia's health spending peaked at 9.19% in 2025.
The lowest health spending in Mongolia was 3.59% in 2011.
Mongolia ranks 39th globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mongolia's health spending is projected to reach 9.19% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Mongolia in 2025 was 9.19%. This ranks 39th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mongolia_health-spending,
title = {Mongolia Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mongolia/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}