Viet Nam Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Viet Nam's health spending was 4.34% in 2025, ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 4.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Viet Nam's health spending stood at 4.34% in 2025, a decline of +0.22% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.34% by 2025. Viet Nam ranked 142nd globally.
Vietnam’s health‑spending share of GDP has risen modestly over the 25‑year span, moving from 4.11 % in 2000 to 4.34 % in 2025, placing the country 142nd in the World Bank ranking. The upward trajectory accelerated after an all‑time trough of 3.87 % in 2002, reaching a peak of 5.07 % in 2010 before settling at the current level. Compared with peers of similar rank, Vietnam’s 2025 figure matches Kenya’s 4.34 % and Singapore’s 4.34 %, but remains below Cambodia’s 4.51 % and Seychelles’ 4.44 %. The modest increase reflects gradual fiscal prioritisation of health amid rapid economic growth, yet the gap with higher‑spending neighbours suggests room for expansion. Continued improvements in public finance capacity and demographic pressures could push Vietnam’s health‑spending share higher, sustaining the gradual upward trend observed since the early 2000s.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 4.28% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.34% | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.34% | −0.22% | #142 |
| 2023 | 4.56% | +0.02% | #57 |
| 2022 | 4.54% | +0.00% | #57 |
| 2021 | 4.54% | +0.21% | #40 |
| 2020 | 4.33% | −0.64% | #39 |
| 2019 | 4.97% | −0.05% | #69 |
| 2018 | 5.03% | +0.04% | #76 |
| 2017 | 4.99% | +0.12% | #71 |
| 2016 | 4.87% | +0.16% | #64 |
| 2015 | 4.71% | +0.02% | #57 |
| 2014 | 4.69% | +0.28% | #61 |
| 2013 | 4.41% | −0.59% | #52 |
| 2012 | 5.00% | +0.03% | #73 |
| 2011 | 4.97% | −0.10% | #75 |
| 2010 | 5.07% | +0.59% | #77 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Viet Nam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Viet Nam's health spending was 4.34% in 2025. Ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 4.8% decrease from the previous year.
Viet Nam's health spending peaked at 5.07% in 2010.
The lowest health spending in Viet Nam was 3.87% in 2002.
Viet Nam ranks 142nd globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Viet Nam's health spending is projected to reach 4.34% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Viet Nam in 2025 was 4.34%. This ranks 142nd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Viet Nam Health Spending},
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year = {2026}
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