Philippines Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Philippines's health spending was 5.86% in 2025, ranked 110th globally. This represents a 14.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Philippines's health spending stood at 5.86% in 2025, a rise of +0.76% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.86% by 2025. Philippines ranked 110th globally.
The Philippines' health spending has demonstrated a steady increase over the past quarter century, with a notable spike in recent years. The country's health expenditure as a percentage of GDP reached an all-time high of 5.98% in 2021, up from 2.64% in 2002, the lowest point in the period under review. This trajectory is consistent with that of several peer countries, including San Marino, which shares the same ranking with the Philippines in terms of health spending. In 2025, the Philippines' health expenditure stands at 5.86% of its GDP, a figure matched by Luxembourg. Notably, the Philippines' health spending has consistently ranked higher than that of other developing countries, such as Rwanda. The steady improvement in health spending is a positive sign for the country's healthcare sector, but a reversal in this trend could occur if the country experiences economic downturn or significant changes in its healthcare policies.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 6.04% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.86% | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.86% | +0.76% | #110 |
| 2023 | 5.10% | −0.05% | #68 |
| 2022 | 5.16% | −0.82% | #70 |
| 2021 | 5.98% | +0.81% | #79 |
| 2020 | 5.16% | +1.00% | #55 |
| 2019 | 4.17% | +0.21% | #42 |
| 2018 | 3.95% | −0.01% | #37 |
| 2017 | 3.96% | +0.01% | #35 |
| 2016 | 3.95% | +0.06% | #33 |
| 2015 | 3.90% | +0.20% | #32 |
| 2014 | 3.70% | −0.57% | #31 |
| 2013 | 4.27% | +0.10% | #48 |
| 2012 | 4.18% | +0.15% | #48 |
| 2011 | 4.03% | −0.11% | #45 |
| 2010 | 4.13% | −0.03% | #45 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Philippines matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Philippines's health spending was 5.86% in 2025. Ranked 110th globally. This represents a 14.8% increase from the previous year.
Philippines's health spending peaked at 5.98% in 2021.
The lowest health spending in Philippines was 2.64% in 2002.
Philippines ranks 110th globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Philippines's health spending is projected to reach 5.86% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Philippines in 2025 was 5.86%. This ranks 110th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_philippines_health-spending,
title = {Philippines Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/philippines/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}