Mozambique Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Mozambique's health spending was 8.93% in 2025, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 5.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Mozambique's health spending stood at 8.93% in 2025, a rise of +0.43% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.93% by 2025. Mozambique ranked 46th globally.
Mozambique's health spending has experienced significant growth over the past 25 years, as evident from its rising trajectory. Starting from a low base of 2.14% of GDP in 2000, the country has steadily increased its health expenditure, reaching an all-time high of 8.93% in 2025. This growth is comparable to that of Cyprus, which shares a similar ranking globally. The substantial increase in health spending reflects Mozambique's efforts to improve its healthcare system and respond to the health needs of its growing population. Despite the challenges the country faces, its health spending has been steadily rising, indicating a commitment to investing in the well-being of its citizens. As Mozambique continues to develop its economy and address the health needs of its population, further growth in health spending is likely to be driven by government efforts to strengthen its healthcare infrastructure and address emerging health challenges.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 9.12% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 8.93% | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.93% | +0.43% | #46 |
| 2023 | 8.50% | +0.25% | #140 |
| 2022 | 8.25% | −0.40% | #133 |
| 2021 | 8.65% | +1.10% | #134 |
| 2020 | 7.55% | −0.35% | #119 |
| 2019 | 7.90% | −0.08% | #137 |
| 2018 | 7.98% | +0.17% | #140 |
| 2017 | 7.81% | +0.59% | #140 |
| 2016 | 7.22% | +0.61% | #124 |
| 2015 | 6.61% | +0.37% | #111 |
| 2014 | 6.24% | +0.19% | #102 |
| 2013 | 6.05% | +0.91% | #99 |
| 2012 | 5.14% | +0.22% | #78 |
| 2011 | 4.92% | −0.37% | #74 |
| 2010 | 5.29% | +0.24% | #88 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mozambique matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mozambique's health spending was 8.93% in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 5.0% increase from the previous year.
Mozambique's health spending peaked at 8.93% in 2025.
The lowest health spending in Mozambique was 2.14% in 2000.
Mozambique ranks 46th globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mozambique's health spending is projected to reach 8.93% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Mozambique in 2025 was 8.93%. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Mozambique Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mozambique/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}