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Syrian Arab Republic Health Spending

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

2.33% −0.38% (-14.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #186 Global Peak 5.14% (2003) Source World Bank

Syrian Arab Republic Health Spending (2000–2025)

Overview

Syrian Arab Republic's health spending stood at 2.33% in 2025, a decline of +0.38% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.33% by 2025. Syrian Arab Republic ranked 186th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 2.04% - -
2025* trend 2.33% - -
2025 2.33% −0.38% #186
2023 2.71% −0.67% #10
2022 3.38% −0.12% #20
2021 3.50% −0.17% #17
2020 3.67% −0.30% #20
2019 3.97% +0.03% #39
2018 3.94% +0.03% #35
2017 3.91% +0.02% #32
2016 3.89% +0.22% #30
2015 3.67% −0.56% #27
2014 4.23% +0.46% #44
2013 3.78% +0.55% #37
2012 3.22% +0.56% #21
2011 2.66% −0.69% #17
2010 3.35% −0.22% #28
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 13.4% GDP growth 1.2% Unemployment 13.4%
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

Syrian Arab Republic matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. 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 Syrian Arab Republic's health spending?

Syrian Arab Republic's health spending was 2.33% in 2025. Ranked 186th globally. This represents a 14.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Syrian Arab Republic?

Syrian Arab Republic's health spending peaked at 5.14% in 2003.

What was the lowest health spending in Syrian Arab Republic?

The lowest health spending in Syrian Arab Republic was 2.33% in 2025.

How does Syrian Arab Republic rank in health spending?

Syrian Arab Republic ranks 186th 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 Syrian Arab Republic in 2025?

Syrian Arab Republic's health spending is projected to reach 2.33% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of Syrian Arab Republic in 2025?

The health spending of Syrian Arab Republic in 2025 was 2.33%. This ranks 186th in the world.

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