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Suriname Health Spending

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

3.73% −1.67% (-31.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #158 Global Peak 8.38% (2019) Source World Bank

Suriname Health Spending (2000–2025)

Overview

Suriname's health spending stood at 3.73% in 2025, a decline of +1.67% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.73% by 2025. Suriname ranked 158th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 3.13% - -
2025* trend 3.73% - -
2025 3.73% −1.67% #158
2023 5.41% −0.53% #72
2022 5.93% +0.92% #88
2021 5.02% −1.02% #52
2020 6.03% −2.35% #78
2019 8.38% +1.78% #145
2018 6.61% +1.28% #111
2017 5.32% −0.67% #78
2016 5.99% +0.18% #92
2015 5.81% +1.29% #88
2014 4.52% +0.03% #58
2013 4.49% +0.20% #56
2012 4.28% −0.12% #52
2011 4.41% −0.29% #56
2010 4.70% −0.28% #63
Show all years (2000-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 51.6% Real rate -14.2%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Suriname matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Suriname's health spending?

Suriname's health spending was 3.73% in 2025. Ranked 158th globally. This represents a 31.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Suriname?

Suriname's health spending peaked at 8.38% in 2019.

What was the lowest health spending in Suriname?

The lowest health spending in Suriname was 3.73% in 2025.

How does Suriname rank in health spending?

Suriname ranks 158th 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 Suriname in 2025?

Suriname's health spending is projected to reach 3.73% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of Suriname in 2025?

The health spending of Suriname in 2025 was 3.73%. This ranks 158th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_suriname_health-spending, title = {Suriname Health Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/suriname/health-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }