Healthcare Spending: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina's healthcare spending is currently 8.922 % of GDP as of 2023. # Bosnia and Herzegovina Healthcare Spending Bosnia and Herzegovina allocated 8.
Current (2023)
8.922 % of GDP
+2.4% y/y
Peak (2020)
9.703 % of GDP
Low (2002)
7.399 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2023 · 24 pts
Healthcare Spending — Bosnia and Herzegovina
2000 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — Bosnia and Herzegovina
Analysis# Bosnia and Herzegovina Healthcare Spending
Bosnia and Herzegovina allocated 8.922% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, representing a modest decline from the previous year. This figure sits well below the nation's all-time peak of 9.703% recorded in 2020, yet remains substantially higher than the 7.399% low point in 2002. Over the full 23-year period since 2000, healthcare spending has increased 12.1%, demonstrating a general upward trajectory despite recent fluctuations.
The most significant spike occurred during 2020, likely driven by pandemic-related healthcare demands. Spending contracted steadily from 2015 through 2018, dropping to 8.761% before recovering in 2019. Recent volatility between 2021 and 2023 suggests stabilization around the 8.7–8.9% range, which may indicate a new baseline for the country's healthcare investment level.
Historical Data
24 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8.922 % of GDP | +2.36% |
| 2022 | 8.716 % of GDP | -8.78% |
| 2021 | 9.555 % of GDP | -1.53% |
| 2020 | 9.703 % of GDP | +8.72% |
| 2019 | 8.925 % of GDP | +1.87% |
| 2018 | 8.761 % of GDP | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 8.818 % of GDP | -3.51% |
| 2016 | 9.139 % of GDP | -1.10% |
| 2015 | 9.241 % of GDP | -2.43% |
| 2014 | 9.471 % of GDP | +0.37% |
| 2013 | 9.436 % of GDP | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 9.479 % of GDP | +3.36% |
| 2011 | 9.171 % of GDP | +1.76% |
| 2010 | 9.012 % of GDP | -0.03% |
| 2009 | 9.015 % of GDP | -4.97% |
| 2008 | 9.486 % of GDP | +2.50% |
| 2007 | 9.255 % of GDP | +4.18% |
| 2006 | 8.884 % of GDP | +0.73% |
| 2005 | 8.82 % of GDP | -2.68% |
| 2004 | 9.063 % of GDP | +9.44% |
Show all 24 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 8.281 % of GDP | +11.92% |
| 2002 | 7.399 % of GDP | -2.30% |
| 2001 | 7.573 % of GDP | -4.89% |
| 2000 | 7.962 % of GDP | — |
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