Healthcare Spending: Egypt
Egypt's healthcare spending is currently 4.884 % of GDP as of 2023. # Egypt Healthcare Spending Egypt allocated 4.
Current (2023)
4.884 % of GDP
+3.4% y/y
Peak (2002)
5.511 % of GDP
Low (2010)
4.153 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2023 · 24 pts
Healthcare Spending — Egypt
2000 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — Egypt
Analysis# Egypt Healthcare Spending
Egypt allocated 4.884% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, down slightly from the previous year. The country's healthcare spending peaked at 5.511% of GDP in 2002, while the lowest point occurred in 2010 at 4.153%. Over the past 23 years, overall spending has declined 0.8% relative to GDP, indicating a gradual contraction in healthcare's share of economic resources.
The period from 2014 to 2017 marked Egypt's most significant healthcare investment surge, with spending climbing from 4.774% to 5.347% of GDP. However, a sharp decline followed in 2020, dropping to 4.154%—likely reflecting pandemic-related fiscal pressures. Recovery has been modest since then, with spending oscillating between 4.6% and 4.9% through 2023. Current levels remain well below historical highs, suggesting healthcare spending may stabilize in the 4.8–4.9% range.
Historical Data
24 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.884 % of GDP | +3.39% |
| 2022 | 4.724 % of GDP | +2.47% |
| 2021 | 4.61 % of GDP | +10.98% |
| 2020 | 4.154 % of GDP | -9.68% |
| 2019 | 4.599 % of GDP | -3.16% |
| 2018 | 4.749 % of GDP | -11.18% |
| 2017 | 5.347 % of GDP | +5.36% |
| 2016 | 5.075 % of GDP | +0.26% |
| 2015 | 5.062 % of GDP | +6.03% |
| 2014 | 4.774 % of GDP | +2.21% |
| 2013 | 4.671 % of GDP | +4.75% |
| 2012 | 4.459 % of GDP | +2.34% |
| 2011 | 4.357 % of GDP | +4.91% |
| 2010 | 4.153 % of GDP | -5.16% |
| 2009 | 4.379 % of GDP | -1.95% |
| 2008 | 4.466 % of GDP | +0.47% |
| 2007 | 4.445 % of GDP | -8.20% |
| 2006 | 4.842 % of GDP | -1.63% |
| 2005 | 4.922 % of GDP | +1.34% |
| 2004 | 4.857 % of GDP | -7.03% |
Show all 24 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5.224 % of GDP | -5.21% |
| 2002 | 5.511 % of GDP | +2.06% |
| 2001 | 5.4 % of GDP | +9.71% |
| 2000 | 4.922 % of GDP | — |
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