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Ukraine Health Spending

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

8.20% +0.64% (+8.5%)
Year 2021 Rank #126 Global Peak 8.20% (2021) Source World Bank

Ukraine Health Spending (2000–2021)

Overview

Ukraine's health spending stood at 8.20% in 2021, a rise of +0.64% from 2020. Ukraine ranked 126th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2021 8.20% +0.64% #126
2020 7.56% +0.47% #120
2019 7.09% −0.43% #122
2018 7.52% +0.07% #135
2017 7.45% −0.11% #132
2016 7.55% −0.23% #131
2015 7.78% +0.59% #138
2014 7.20% +0.25% #125
2013 6.94% −0.17% #120
2012 7.12% +0.30% #125
2011 6.82% +0.00% #121
2010 6.81% +0.20% #119
2009 6.61% +1.11% #117
2008 5.50% −0.52% #97
2007 6.02% −0.40% #116
Show all years (2000-2021)

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 20.2% Real rate -12.1%
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

Ukraine matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. 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 Ukraine's health spending?

Ukraine's health spending was 8.20% in 2021. Ranked 126th globally. This represents a 8.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Ukraine?

Ukraine's health spending peaked at 8.20% in 2021.

What was the lowest health spending in Ukraine?

The lowest health spending in Ukraine was 5.31% in 2000.

How does Ukraine rank in health spending?

Ukraine ranks 126th globally in health spending as of 2021.

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 health spending of Ukraine in 2021?

The health spending of Ukraine in 2021 was 8.20%. This ranks 126th in the world.

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