Ukraine Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Ukraine's health spending was 8.20% in 2021, ranked 126th globally. This represents a 8.5% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2021.
Overview
Ukraine's health spending stood at 8.20% in 2021, a rise of +0.64% from 2020. Ukraine ranked 126th globally.
Ukraine’s health expenditure rose from 5.31 percent of GDP in 2000 to a peak of 8.20 percent in 2021, placing the country 126th globally in the latest World Bank ranking. The 22‑year upward trajectory reflects a gradual expansion of public and private financing, outpacing peers such as Bolivia (8.16 percent) and approaching the level of Croatia (8.08 percent). The increase coincides with reforms aimed at broadening insurance coverage and improving hospital infrastructure, although the ongoing conflict has strained resources and limited the full realization of health gains. Despite the recent rise, Ukraine’s spending remains below the OECD average, suggesting room for further consolidation of fiscal commitments to health. Continued stabilization of the macro‑economic environment and sustained policy focus on preventive care could keep the upward trend, while renewed external shocks would likely reverse it.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Ukraine's health spending was 8.20% in 2021. Ranked 126th globally. This represents a 8.5% increase from the previous year.
Ukraine's health spending peaked at 8.20% in 2021.
The lowest health spending in Ukraine was 5.31% in 2000.
Ukraine ranks 126th globally in health spending as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The health spending of Ukraine in 2021 was 8.20%. This ranks 126th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ukraine_health-spending,
title = {Ukraine Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ukraine/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}