West Bank and Gaza Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Overview
West Bank and Gaza's health spending stood at 11.08% in 2025, a rise of +0.34% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 11.08% by 2025. West Bank and Gaza ranked 15th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 11.33% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 11.08% | - | - |
| 2025 | 11.08% | +0.34% | #15 |
| 2023 | 10.73% | +1.03% | #171 |
| 2022 | 9.71% | −0.73% | #159 |
| 2021 | 10.43% | +0.16% | #163 |
| 2020 | 10.28% | +1.09% | #159 |
| 2019 | 9.19% | −0.47% | #159 |
| 2018 | 9.66% | +0.53% | #163 |
| 2017 | 9.12% | +0.12% | #160 |
| 2016 | 9.00% | −0.28% | #156 |
| 2015 | 9.28% | −0.64% | #162 |
| 2014 | 9.92% | −0.53% | #169 |
| 2013 | 10.45% | +0.15% | #178 |
| 2012 | 10.30% | −1.05% | #174 |
| 2011 | 11.35% | +2.24% | #185 |
| 2010 | 9.10% | −1.66% | #159 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
West Bank and Gaza's health spending was 11.08% in 2025. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 3.2% increase from the previous year.
West Bank and Gaza's health spending peaked at 11.38% in 2004.
The lowest health spending in West Bank and Gaza was 9.00% in 2016.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 15th globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
West Bank and Gaza's health spending is projected to reach 11.08% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of West Bank and Gaza in 2025 was 11.08%. This ranks 15th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_west-bank-and-gaza_health-spending,
title = {West Bank and Gaza Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/health-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}