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Serbia Health Spending

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

8.39% +0.36% (+4.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #62 Global Peak 9.23% (2021) Source World Bank

Serbia Health Spending (2000–2025)

Overview

Serbia's health spending stood at 8.39% in 2025, a rise of +0.36% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.39% by 2025. Serbia ranked 62nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 8.37% - -
2025* trend 8.39% - -
2025 8.39% +0.36% #62
2023 8.03% −0.55% #131
2022 8.58% −0.65% #140
2021 9.23% +0.93% #145
2020 8.31% +0.02% #129
2019 8.29% +0.10% #142
2018 8.18% +0.29% #145
2017 7.90% −0.25% #141
2016 8.15% −0.31% #142
2015 8.46% −0.40% #148
2014 8.86% −0.07% #156
2013 8.93% −0.03% #159
2012 8.96% +0.20% #157
2011 8.76% −0.39% #154
2010 9.15% +0.16% #161
Show all years (2000-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 11.1% GDP growth 0.1% Unemployment 23.0%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Serbia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Serbia's health spending?

Serbia's health spending was 8.39% in 2025. Ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 4.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Serbia?

Serbia's health spending peaked at 9.23% in 2021.

What was the lowest health spending in Serbia?

The lowest health spending in Serbia was 5.81% in 2000.

How does Serbia rank in health spending?

Serbia ranks 62nd 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 Serbia in 2025?

Serbia's health spending is projected to reach 8.39% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of Serbia in 2025?

The health spending of Serbia in 2025 was 8.39%. This ranks 62nd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_serbia_health-spending, title = {Serbia Health Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/serbia/health-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }