Healthcare Spending: Botswana

Analysis# Botswana Healthcare Spending Botswana allocated 6.256% of GDP to healthcare in 2023, representing a modest 2.4% increase from 2000 levels. The country's healthcare spending peaked at 6.665% in 2002, then declined to a low of 4.876% in 2006 before recovering. Current spending sits near historical middle ground, roughly 6% below the all-time peak but substantially above the 2006 minimum. The past decade reveals volatile year-to-year fluctuations rather than a steady trajectory. A notable spike to 6.63% in 2017 was followed by contraction to 5.737% in 2022, then a rebound to 6.256% in 2023. This volatility suggests shifting policy priorities or budget constraints. The recent upward movement indicates renewed commitment to healthcare funding, though sustained spending levels above 6.3% remain inconsistent.