Healthcare Spending: Central African Republic
Central African Republic's healthcare spending is currently 10.656 % of GDP as of 2023. # Central African Republic Healthcare Spending The Central African Republic allocated 10.
Current (2023)
10.656 % of GDP
+7.1% y/y
Peak (2018)
10.995 % of GDP
Low (2010)
3.567 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2023 · 24 pts
Healthcare Spending — Central African Republic
2000 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — Central African Republic
Analysis# Central African Republic Healthcare Spending
The Central African Republic allocated 10.656% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, approaching its all-time peak of 10.995% recorded in 2018. This represents a dramatic shift from the 3.567% low in 2010—a 143.2% increase over the entire 2000–2023 period. The country's healthcare investment has grown substantially, reflecting a significant commitment to health sector development despite broader economic challenges.
A sharp acceleration occurred between 2017 and 2018, when spending jumped from 6.665% to 10.995% of GDP. Following a dip to 7.761% in 2019, spending has remained elevated and trending upward, climbing from 8.985% in 2020 to 10.656% in 2023. This sustained high spending trajectory suggests the country maintains prioritized healthcare funding, though the volatility in earlier years underscores the sensitivity of health investments to fiscal pressures.
Historical Data
24 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10.656 % of GDP | +7.10% |
| 2022 | 9.95 % of GDP | +8.73% |
| 2021 | 9.151 % of GDP | +1.85% |
| 2020 | 8.985 % of GDP | +15.77% |
| 2019 | 7.761 % of GDP | -29.41% |
| 2018 | 10.995 % of GDP | +64.97% |
| 2017 | 6.665 % of GDP | +22.43% |
| 2016 | 5.444 % of GDP | +8.14% |
| 2015 | 5.034 % of GDP | +10.25% |
| 2014 | 4.566 % of GDP | -4.22% |
| 2013 | 4.767 % of GDP | +21.67% |
| 2012 | 3.918 % of GDP | +6.58% |
| 2011 | 3.676 % of GDP | +3.06% |
| 2010 | 3.567 % of GDP | -23.83% |
| 2009 | 4.683 % of GDP | +16.32% |
| 2008 | 4.026 % of GDP | -13.12% |
| 2007 | 4.634 % of GDP | +7.49% |
| 2006 | 4.311 % of GDP | +1.94% |
| 2005 | 4.229 % of GDP | +2.05% |
| 2004 | 4.144 % of GDP | -1.00% |
Show all 24 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4.186 % of GDP | -1.18% |
| 2002 | 4.236 % of GDP | +5.64% |
| 2001 | 4.01 % of GDP | -8.47% |
| 2000 | 4.381 % of GDP | — |
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