Healthcare Spending: Belize
Belize's healthcare spending is currently 4.147 % of GDP as of 2023. # Belize Healthcare Spending Belize allocated 4.
Current (2023)
4.147 % of GDP
-1.6% y/y
Peak (2020)
5.339 % of GDP
Low (2000)
2.939 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2023 · 24 pts
Healthcare Spending — Belize
2000 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — Belize
Analysis# Belize Healthcare Spending
Belize allocated 4.147% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, representing a significant increase from the 2.939% recorded in 2000—a 41.1% rise over two decades. The country's healthcare investment peaked at 5.339% of GDP in 2020, driven by pandemic-related demands, but has since declined to near the mid-2010s baseline.
From 2014 through 2019, healthcare spending remained stable between 4.6% and 4.9% of GDP. The 2020 spike reflected acute COVID-19 pressures, followed by a sharp contraction in 2022 to 4.216%—the lowest point since 2014. Current 2023 levels suggest stabilization rather than further cuts, indicating Belize's healthcare sector maintains elevated investment relative to early-2000s commitments, though below the pandemic peak.
Historical Data
24 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.147 % of GDP | -1.64% |
| 2022 | 4.216 % of GDP | -16.45% |
| 2021 | 5.046 % of GDP | -5.49% |
| 2020 | 5.339 % of GDP | +10.86% |
| 2019 | 4.816 % of GDP | +1.28% |
| 2018 | 4.755 % of GDP | +2.88% |
| 2017 | 4.622 % of GDP | -3.14% |
| 2016 | 4.772 % of GDP | +2.40% |
| 2015 | 4.66 % of GDP | -4.33% |
| 2014 | 4.871 % of GDP | +10.18% |
| 2013 | 4.421 % of GDP | +1.80% |
| 2012 | 4.343 % of GDP | -4.11% |
| 2011 | 4.529 % of GDP | +1.16% |
| 2010 | 4.477 % of GDP | -0.62% |
| 2009 | 4.505 % of GDP | -0.18% |
| 2008 | 4.513 % of GDP | +11.35% |
| 2007 | 4.053 % of GDP | +14.20% |
| 2006 | 3.549 % of GDP | +3.26% |
| 2005 | 3.437 % of GDP | +0.56% |
| 2004 | 3.418 % of GDP | -3.15% |
Show all 24 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3.529 % of GDP | -0.73% |
| 2002 | 3.555 % of GDP | +2.92% |
| 2001 | 3.454 % of GDP | +17.52% |
| 2000 | 2.939 % of GDP | — |
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