Senegal Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Senegal's health spending was 3.91% in 2025, ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 9.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Senegal's health spending stood at 3.91% in 2025, a decline of +0.41% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.91% by 2025. Senegal ranked 153rd globally.
Senegal's health spending has exhibited a fluctuating trend over the past quarter century, with significant variations in the country's commitment to healthcare. At its peak in 2020, Senegal allocated 5.15% of its GDP to health spending, a level surpassed by only a few countries including Bahrain, which allocated 4.01%. Conversely, the country's health spending reached an all-time low in 2007, with an allocation of 3.41% of GDP. As of 2025, Senegal's health spending has receded to 3.91% of GDP, ranking it 153rd globally. A comparison with its peer countries reveals that the Democratic Republic of Congo allocated a similar percentage, 3.92%, in 2025, suggesting that Senegal might face challenges in increasing its health spending in the future. To reverse this trend and increase its health spending, Senegal would need to prioritize healthcare in its national budget, potentially through increased government investment or partnerships with international organizations.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.77% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.91% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.91% | −0.41% | #153 |
| 2023 | 4.32% | +0.28% | #45 |
| 2022 | 4.04% | −0.40% | #41 |
| 2021 | 4.44% | −0.71% | #39 |
| 2020 | 5.15% | +0.66% | #54 |
| 2019 | 4.50% | +0.06% | #59 |
| 2018 | 4.43% | +0.27% | #54 |
| 2017 | 4.16% | −0.09% | #45 |
| 2016 | 4.26% | −0.12% | #41 |
| 2015 | 4.38% | −0.01% | #46 |
| 2014 | 4.39% | +0.00% | #49 |
| 2013 | 4.39% | +0.12% | #50 |
| 2012 | 4.27% | +0.05% | #50 |
| 2011 | 4.21% | +0.19% | #47 |
| 2010 | 4.03% | +0.19% | #42 |
Analysis
Senegal's health spending was 3.91% in 2025, a decline of −0.41% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 3.91% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Senegal's health spending was 3.91% in 2025. Ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 9.5% decrease from the previous year.
Senegal's health spending peaked at 5.15% in 2020.
The lowest health spending in Senegal was 3.41% in 2007.
Senegal ranks 153rd globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Senegal's health spending is projected to reach 3.91% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Senegal in 2025 was 3.91%. This ranks 153rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_senegal_health-spending,
title = {Senegal Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/senegal/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}