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Timor-Leste Health Spending

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

10.61% +1.01% (+10.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #21 Global Peak 10.61% (2025) Source World Bank

Timor-Leste Health Spending (2003–2025)

Overview

Timor-Leste's health spending stood at 10.61% in 2025, a rise of +1.01% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.61% by 2025. Timor-Leste ranked 21st globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 11.55% - -
2025* trend 10.61% - -
2025 10.61% +1.01% #21
2023 9.60% +2.13% #158
2022 7.46% +2.54% #117
2021 4.92% −2.35% #50
2020 7.26% +2.27% #108
2019 4.99% −1.41% #70
2018 6.40% −0.40% #103
2017 6.80% −0.14% #117
2016 6.94% −0.75% #116
2015 7.69% +0.09% #136
2014 7.60% −0.93% #132
2013 8.53% +1.54% #150
2012 6.99% +0.13% #121
2011 6.87% +0.39% #123
2010 6.47% −0.84% #113
Show all years (2003-2025)
* 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 +42.4% GDP growth 5.4% C/A balance 54.8%
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

Timor-Leste matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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 Timor-Leste's health spending?

Timor-Leste's health spending was 10.61% in 2025. Ranked 21st globally. This represents a 10.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Timor-Leste?

Timor-Leste's health spending peaked at 10.61% in 2025.

What was the lowest health spending in Timor-Leste?

The lowest health spending in Timor-Leste was 2.84% in 2003.

How does Timor-Leste rank in health spending?

Timor-Leste ranks 21st 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 Timor-Leste in 2025?

Timor-Leste's health spending is projected to reach 10.61% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of Timor-Leste in 2025?

The health spending of Timor-Leste in 2025 was 10.61%. This ranks 21st in the world.

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Timor-Leste Health Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/health-spending
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@misc{historysaid_timor-leste_health-spending, title = {Timor-Leste Health Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/health-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }