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Myanmar Health Spending

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

5.12% +0.66% (+14.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #127 Global Peak 5.54% (2021) Source World Bank

Myanmar Health Spending (2000–2025)

Overview

Myanmar's health spending stood at 5.12% in 2025, a rise of +0.66% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.12% by 2025. Myanmar ranked 127th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 5.27% - -
2025* trend 5.12% - -
2025 5.12% +0.66% #127
2023 4.46% −0.03% #51
2022 4.49% −1.04% #55
2021 5.54% +1.26% #73
2020 4.28% +0.46% #36
2019 3.81% −0.72% #34
2018 4.54% −0.16% #59
2017 4.69% −0.07% #64
2016 4.76% −0.43% #61
2015 5.20% +1.05% #78
2014 4.15% +1.04% #41
2013 3.11% +0.68% #20
2012 2.44% +0.49% #12
2011 1.95% −0.02% #6
2010 1.97% −0.20% #4
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 +40.4% GDP growth 10.6% C/A balance 2.7%
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

Myanmar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2009. 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 Myanmar's health spending?

Myanmar's health spending was 5.12% in 2025. Ranked 127th globally. This represents a 14.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Myanmar?

Myanmar's health spending peaked at 5.54% in 2021.

What was the lowest health spending in Myanmar?

The lowest health spending in Myanmar was 1.95% in 2011.

How does Myanmar rank in health spending?

Myanmar ranks 127th 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 Myanmar in 2025?

Myanmar's health spending is projected to reach 5.12% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of Myanmar in 2025?

The health spending of Myanmar in 2025 was 5.12%. This ranks 127th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_myanmar_health-spending, title = {Myanmar Health Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/myanmar/health-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }