Serbia Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Serbia's health spending was 8.39% in 2025, ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 4.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Serbia's health spending has experienced a moderate increase over the past 25 years, with a current allocation of 8.39% of its GDP towards healthcare. This rate is significantly higher than the trough of 5.81% reached in 2000, a reflection of the country's efforts to improve its healthcare system. The peak of 9.23% in 2021 suggests that Serbia has made notable strides in prioritizing healthcare spending. A comparison with peer countries reveals that Serbia's health spending is closely aligned with that of Latvia, with the two nations ranking 62nd and 61st globally, respectively. While this trend indicates a positive shift in Serbia's healthcare expenditure, the country may face challenges in sustaining this level of spending amidst ongoing economic pressures and competing demands for public resources. A decline in economic growth or a shift in government priorities could potentially impact Serbia's healthcare spending trajectory.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Serbia's health spending was 8.39% in 2025. Ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 4.5% increase from the previous year.
Serbia's health spending peaked at 9.23% in 2021.
The lowest health spending in Serbia was 5.81% in 2000.
Serbia ranks 62nd globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Serbia's health spending is projected to reach 8.39% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Serbia in 2025 was 8.39%. This ranks 62nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_serbia_health-spending,
title = {Serbia Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/serbia/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}