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Zimbabwe Health Spending

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

2.97% +0.04% (+1.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #175 Global Peak 10.48% (2010) Source World Bank

Zimbabwe Health Spending (2010–2025)

Overview

Zimbabwe's health spending stood at 2.97% in 2025, a rise of +0.04% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.97% by 2025. Zimbabwe ranked 175th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 2.95% - -
2025* trend 2.97% - -
2025 2.97% +0.04% #175
2023 2.93% −0.47% #14
2022 3.40% +0.72% #22
2021 2.67% −0.28% #4
2020 2.95% −0.28% #9
2019 3.23% −1.44% #21
2018 4.67% −1.50% #62
2017 6.17% −1.08% #96
2016 7.26% −0.19% #125
2015 7.45% −0.68% #131
2014 8.13% +1.02% #146
2013 7.11% +0.19% #125
2012 6.92% −1.16% #119
2011 8.08% −2.39% #141
2010 10.48% #174
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 736.1% GDP growth 1.7% Unemployment 9.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zimbabwe's health spending?

Zimbabwe's health spending was 2.97% in 2025. Ranked 175th globally. This represents a 1.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe's health spending peaked at 10.48% in 2010.

What was the lowest health spending in Zimbabwe?

The lowest health spending in Zimbabwe was 2.67% in 2021.

How does Zimbabwe rank in health spending?

Zimbabwe ranks 175th globally in health spending as of 2025.

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 projected health spending of Zimbabwe in 2025?

Zimbabwe's health spending is projected to reach 2.97% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of Zimbabwe in 2025?

The health spending of Zimbabwe in 2025 was 2.97%. This ranks 175th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_zimbabwe_health-spending, title = {Zimbabwe Health Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/health-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }