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Turkmenistan Health Spending

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

5.37% −0.12% (-2.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #125 Global Peak 6.19% (2004) Source World Bank

Turkmenistan Health Spending (2000–2025)

Overview

Turkmenistan's health spending stood at 5.37% in 2025, a decline of +0.12% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.37% by 2025. Turkmenistan ranked 125th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 5.34% - -
2025* trend 5.37% - -
2025 5.37% −0.12% #125
2023 5.50% +0.13% #73
2022 5.37% −0.12% #74
2021 5.49% −0.08% #71
2020 5.57% +0.02% #64
2019 5.55% −0.00% #86
2018 5.55% −0.27% #90
2017 5.82% +0.24% #88
2016 5.59% +0.57% #83
2015 5.02% +0.76% #69
2014 4.26% +0.29% #46
2013 3.97% +0.63% #41
2012 3.34% +0.12% #30
2011 3.22% +0.01% #26
2010 3.21% +0.39% #22
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 8.8% GDP growth 0.3% Unemployment 10.1%
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

Turkmenistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2002. 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 Turkmenistan's health spending?

Turkmenistan's health spending was 5.37% in 2025. Ranked 125th globally. This represents a 2.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan's health spending peaked at 6.19% in 2004.

What was the lowest health spending in Turkmenistan?

The lowest health spending in Turkmenistan was 2.81% in 2009.

How does Turkmenistan rank in health spending?

Turkmenistan ranks 125th 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 Turkmenistan in 2025?

Turkmenistan's health spending is projected to reach 5.37% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of Turkmenistan in 2025?

The health spending of Turkmenistan in 2025 was 5.37%. This ranks 125th in the world.

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