West Bank and Gaza Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
West Bank and Gaza's health spending was 11.08% in 2025, ranked 15th globally. This represents a 3.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
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.
Health spending in the West Bank and Gaza has risen modestly over the 25‑year series, moving from 9.47 in 2000 to 11.08 in 2025, placing the territory 15th globally. The indicator reached its all‑time high of 11.38 in 2004 before falling to a trough of 9.00 in 2016, after which a gradual recovery ensued. By 2025 the level is comparable to that of Sweden (11.03) and only slightly below France (11.28) and Austria (11.50), indicating convergence with high‑spending European peers. The post‑trough increase reflects expanding public health programmes and external assistance, yet the pace remains limited relative to the region’s demographic pressures. Continued investment in primary care infrastructure and sustained donor support could accelerate the upward trajectory, potentially narrowing the gap with the leading peer group in the coming decade.
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
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title = {West Bank and Gaza Health Spending},
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year = {2026}
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