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North Macedonia Health Spending

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

7.78% +0.35% (+4.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #73 Global Peak 9.01% (2003) Source World Bank

North Macedonia Health Spending (2000–2025)

Overview

North Macedonia's health spending stood at 7.78% in 2025, a rise of +0.35% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.78% by 2025. North Macedonia ranked 73rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 7.82% - -
2025* trend 7.78% - -
2025 7.78% +0.35% #73
2023 7.43% +0.01% #117
2022 7.42% −1.00% #116
2021 8.42% +0.69% #131
2020 7.73% +0.67% #123
2019 7.07% +0.61% #120
2018 6.46% +0.02% #105
2017 6.44% +0.06% #100
2016 6.38% +0.04% #100
2015 6.34% +0.05% #102
2014 6.29% −0.43% #106
2013 6.72% +0.10% #114
2012 6.61% +0.10% #114
2011 6.52% −0.19% #112
2010 6.71% +0.19% #117
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 +21.7% GDP growth 2.6% C/A balance 0.3%
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

North Macedonia 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

What is North Macedonia's health spending?

North Macedonia's health spending was 7.78% in 2025. Ranked 73rd globally. This represents a 4.7% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in North Macedonia?

North Macedonia's health spending peaked at 9.01% in 2003.

What was the lowest health spending in North Macedonia?

The lowest health spending in North Macedonia was 6.29% in 2014.

How does North Macedonia rank in health spending?

North Macedonia ranks 73rd 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 North Macedonia in 2025?

North Macedonia's health spending is projected to reach 7.78% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of North Macedonia in 2025?

The health spending of North Macedonia in 2025 was 7.78%. This ranks 73rd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_north-macedonia_health-spending, title = {North Macedonia Health Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/north-macedonia/health-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }