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Solomon Islands Health Spending

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

5.61% +0.24% (+4.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #118 Global Peak 10.11% (2002) Source World Bank

Solomon Islands Health Spending (2000–2025)

Overview

Solomon Islands's health spending stood at 5.61% in 2025, a rise of +0.24% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.61% by 2025. Solomon Islands ranked 118th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 5.78% - -
2025* trend 5.61% - -
2025 5.61% +0.24% #118
2023 5.36% +0.54% #70
2022 4.82% −0.12% #66
2021 4.95% +0.05% #51
2020 4.89% +0.46% #48
2019 4.44% +0.57% #56
2018 3.86% −0.30% #33
2017 4.17% −0.36% #46
2016 4.53% +0.08% #50
2015 4.45% −0.44% #49
2014 4.89% +0.31% #71
2013 4.58% −0.30% #59
2012 4.88% −0.15% #69
2011 5.03% +0.36% #76
2010 4.67% −1.94% #60
Show all years (2000-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +21.0% GDP growth 2.5% C/A balance 2.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Solomon Islands 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

What is Solomon Islands's health spending?

Solomon Islands's health spending was 5.61% in 2025. Ranked 118th globally. This represents a 4.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Solomon Islands?

Solomon Islands's health spending peaked at 10.11% in 2002.

What was the lowest health spending in Solomon Islands?

The lowest health spending in Solomon Islands was 3.86% in 2018.

How does Solomon Islands rank in health spending?

Solomon Islands ranks 118th 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 Solomon Islands in 2025?

Solomon Islands's health spending is projected to reach 5.61% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of Solomon Islands in 2025?

The health spending of Solomon Islands in 2025 was 5.61%. This ranks 118th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_solomon-islands_health-spending, title = {Solomon Islands Health Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/solomon-islands/health-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }