Healthcare Spending: Bolivia

Analysis# Bolivia Healthcare Spending Bolivia allocated 6.919% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, representing a substantial increase from the 4.396% spent in 2000—a 57.4% rise over two decades. The country reached its all-time peak of 8.16% in 2021, reflecting elevated health priorities during the pandemic. Current spending remains elevated relative to historical baselines, though it has declined from the 2021 peak. The most significant shift occurred between 2019 and 2021, when healthcare spending jumped from 6.888% to 8.16% of GDP. Since then, expenditures have gradually moderated, dropping to 6.919% by 2023. The recent downward trajectory suggests Bolivia may be adjusting pandemic-era spending levels while maintaining healthcare investment well above pre-2000 rates.