Romania Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Romania's health spending was 5.82% in 2025, ranked 112th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Romania's health spending stood at 5.82% in 2025, a rise of +0.11% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.82% by 2025. Romania ranked 112th globally.
Romania's health spending as a percentage of its GDP has demonstrated a relatively stable trajectory over the past quarter century, ranging from a low of 4.21% in 2000 to a recent peak of 6.45% in 2021, before dipping to 5.82% in 2025. This moderate increase is comparable to other lower-middle-income countries, with Rwanda reporting a similar 5.82% in 2025. Notably, Romania's health spending has largely mirrored the global average, ranking 112th globally in 2025. The 2000 trough marked a significant inflection point in the country's economic development, as the economy began to transition towards a more market-oriented economy. However, the post-2021 decline suggests that Romania may be facing fiscal constraints or shifting priorities. As the global health landscape continues to evolve, Romania's health spending trajectory may be influenced by its ability to manage the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated fiscal implications, potentially leading to further adjustments in its health spending trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 5.78% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.82% | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.82% | +0.11% | #112 |
| 2023 | 5.71% | −0.09% | #80 |
| 2022 | 5.80% | −0.65% | #83 |
| 2021 | 6.45% | +0.24% | #90 |
| 2020 | 6.21% | +0.51% | #89 |
| 2019 | 5.70% | +0.18% | #92 |
| 2018 | 5.51% | +0.33% | #87 |
| 2017 | 5.19% | +0.11% | #74 |
| 2016 | 5.08% | +0.14% | #71 |
| 2015 | 4.94% | −0.08% | #66 |
| 2014 | 5.03% | −0.20% | #76 |
| 2013 | 5.22% | +0.71% | #82 |
| 2012 | 4.51% | +0.03% | #61 |
| 2011 | 4.48% | −1.16% | #59 |
| 2010 | 5.64% | +0.36% | #97 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's health spending was 5.82% in 2025. Ranked 112th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.
Romania's health spending peaked at 6.45% in 2021.
The lowest health spending in Romania was 4.21% in 2000.
Romania ranks 112th globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's health spending is projected to reach 5.82% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Romania in 2025 was 5.82%. This ranks 112th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_health-spending,
title = {Romania Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}