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Niger Health Spending

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

3.19% −0.86% (-21.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #168 Global Peak 6.17% (2020) Source World Bank

Niger Health Spending (2000–2025)

Overview

Niger's health spending stood at 3.19% in 2025, a decline of +0.86% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.19% by 2025. Niger ranked 168th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 2.68% - -
2025* trend 3.19% - -
2025 3.19% −0.86% #168
2023 4.05% −0.30% #38
2022 4.35% −1.46% #50
2021 5.81% −0.36% #76
2020 6.17% +0.50% #87
2019 5.67% +0.36% #89
2018 5.30% −0.27% #83
2017 5.58% +1.04% #83
2016 4.53% −0.82% #51
2015 5.35% +0.89% #81
2014 4.45% −0.01% #54
2013 4.47% +0.16% #55
2012 4.31% −0.57% #53
2011 4.87% −0.09% #72
2010 4.96% −0.38% #71
Show all years (2000-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 11.3% Real rate -4.7%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Niger matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Niger's health spending?

Niger's health spending was 3.19% in 2025. Ranked 168th globally. This represents a 21.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Niger?

Niger's health spending peaked at 6.17% in 2020.

What was the lowest health spending in Niger?

The lowest health spending in Niger was 3.19% in 2025.

How does Niger rank in health spending?

Niger ranks 168th 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 Niger in 2025?

Niger's health spending is projected to reach 3.19% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of Niger in 2025?

The health spending of Niger in 2025 was 3.19%. This ranks 168th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_niger_health-spending, title = {Niger Health Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/health-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }