Sudan Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Sudan's health spending was 2.35% in 2025, ranked 185th globally. This represents a 17.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Sudan's health spending stood at 2.35% in 2025, a decline of +0.50% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.35% by 2025. Sudan ranked 185th globally.
Sudan's health spending has exhibited significant volatility over the past two and a half decades. The country's all-time peak in health spending occurred in 2013, reaching 6.96 of GDP, while the current health spending stands at 2.35 of GDP, ranking 185 globally. This represents a substantial decline, with health spending plummeting to its lowest point in 2025. In comparison, Djibouti, a peer country with a comparable ranking, maintained a relatively stable health spending ratio, hovering around 2.5 of GDP. The dramatic drop in Sudan's health spending is concerning, considering the potential implications for the country's healthcare infrastructure and public health outcomes. The ongoing conflict and economic instability in Sudan have likely contributed to this decline. If the ongoing efforts to stabilize the economy and rebuild the healthcare system bear fruit, Sudan's health spending may begin to recover, potentially leading to improved healthcare outcomes for its citizens.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.08% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.35% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.35% | −0.50% | #185 |
| 2023 | 2.85% | −0.94% | #11 |
| 2022 | 3.79% | +0.83% | #32 |
| 2021 | 2.97% | −0.08% | #12 |
| 2020 | 3.04% | −1.56% | #11 |
| 2019 | 4.60% | +0.14% | #61 |
| 2018 | 4.46% | −1.46% | #55 |
| 2017 | 5.92% | +0.23% | #89 |
| 2016 | 5.68% | −0.13% | #86 |
| 2015 | 5.81% | +0.13% | #90 |
| 2014 | 5.68% | −1.29% | #94 |
| 2013 | 6.96% | +1.28% | #121 |
| 2012 | 5.69% | +0.07% | #92 |
| 2011 | 5.62% | +0.56% | #92 |
| 2010 | 5.06% | −1.34% | #76 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sudan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sudan's health spending was 2.35% in 2025. Ranked 185th globally. This represents a 17.5% decrease from the previous year.
Sudan's health spending peaked at 6.96% in 2013.
The lowest health spending in Sudan was 2.35% in 2025.
Sudan ranks 185th globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sudan's health spending is projected to reach 2.35% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Sudan in 2025 was 2.35%. This ranks 185th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sudan_health-spending,
title = {Sudan Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sudan/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}