Healthcare Spending: Afghanistan
Afghanistan's healthcare spending is currently 14.986 % of GDP as of 2023. # Afghanistan Healthcare Spending Afghanistan spent 14.
Current (2023)
14.986 % of GDP
-35.1% y/y
Peak (2022)
23.088 % of GDP
Low (2012)
7.897 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2002–2023 · 22 pts
Healthcare Spending — Afghanistan
2002 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — Afghanistan
Analysis# Afghanistan Healthcare Spending
Afghanistan spent 14.986% of its GDP on healthcare in 2023, down significantly from the all-time peak of 23.088% in 2022 but substantially higher than the 7.897% low recorded in 2012. Since 2002, healthcare spending has climbed 58.7%, reflecting a long-term commitment to expanding medical services despite economic challenges. The current figure sits above mid-range historical averages, positioning healthcare as a major budget priority.
The most dramatic shift occurred between 2020 and 2022, when spending nearly doubled from 15.534% to 23.088%—likely driven by pandemic-related demands and international support. The sharp decline to 14.986% in 2023 suggests either stabilization of emergency spending or constraints on available resources. This volatility underscores Afghanistan's dependence on external funding and capacity to sustain elevated healthcare investments.
Historical Data
22 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.986 % of GDP | -35.09% |
| 2022 | 23.088 % of GDP | +7.35% |
| 2021 | 21.508 % of GDP | +38.46% |
| 2020 | 15.534 % of GDP | +4.74% |
| 2019 | 14.831 % of GDP | +4.38% |
| 2018 | 14.208 % of GDP | +12.57% |
| 2017 | 12.621 % of GDP | +6.79% |
| 2016 | 11.819 % of GDP | +16.96% |
| 2015 | 10.105 % of GDP | +6.04% |
| 2014 | 9.529 % of GDP | +8.21% |
| 2013 | 8.806 % of GDP | +11.51% |
| 2012 | 7.897 % of GDP | -7.77% |
| 2011 | 8.562 % of GDP | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 8.57 % of GDP | -12.71% |
| 2009 | 9.818 % of GDP | -4.27% |
| 2008 | 10.256 % of GDP | +3.54% |
| 2007 | 9.905 % of GDP | -6.76% |
| 2006 | 10.623 % of GDP | +6.79% |
| 2005 | 9.948 % of GDP | +1.43% |
| 2004 | 9.808 % of GDP | +9.70% |
Show all 22 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 8.941 % of GDP | -5.32% |
| 2002 | 9.443 % of GDP | — |
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