Healthcare Spending: Eswatini
Eswatini's healthcare spending is currently 7.498 % of GDP as of 2023. # Eswatini Healthcare Spending Eswatini allocated 7.
Current (2023)
7.498 % of GDP
+3.5% y/y
Peak (2008)
8.858 % of GDP
Low (2000)
4.61 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2023 · 24 pts
Healthcare Spending — Eswatini
2000 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — Eswatini
Analysis# Eswatini Healthcare Spending
Eswatini allocated 7.498% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, representing a substantial 62.6% increase from 2000's 4.61%. The country's spending peaked at 8.858% in 2008 during a period of heightened health priorities, then fluctuated considerably over the following decade. Current spending remains closer to historical highs than lows, reflecting sustained commitment to health sector investment despite economic pressures.
The most significant spike occurred in 2019, when healthcare spending reached 8.4% of GDP—the second-highest level on record. A subsequent dip in 2020 suggests pandemic-related budgetary constraints, yet spending recovered to 7.498% by 2023. This recent stabilization at above-7% levels indicates healthcare remains a priority for the government, though volatility between 2014 and 2023 suggests ongoing budget management challenges.
Historical Data
24 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.498 % of GDP | +3.49% |
| 2022 | 7.245 % of GDP | -2.17% |
| 2021 | 7.406 % of GDP | +4.34% |
| 2020 | 7.098 % of GDP | -15.50% |
| 2019 | 8.4 % of GDP | +14.77% |
| 2018 | 7.319 % of GDP | +4.84% |
| 2017 | 6.981 % of GDP | +2.36% |
| 2016 | 6.82 % of GDP | -3.39% |
| 2015 | 7.059 % of GDP | -2.71% |
| 2014 | 7.256 % of GDP | -2.70% |
| 2013 | 7.457 % of GDP | -4.64% |
| 2012 | 7.82 % of GDP | -7.67% |
| 2011 | 8.47 % of GDP | -1.41% |
| 2010 | 8.591 % of GDP | -0.49% |
| 2009 | 8.633 % of GDP | -2.54% |
| 2008 | 8.858 % of GDP | +11.70% |
| 2007 | 7.93 % of GDP | +1.33% |
| 2006 | 7.826 % of GDP | +6.10% |
| 2005 | 7.376 % of GDP | +8.25% |
| 2004 | 6.814 % of GDP | +6.82% |
Show all 24 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6.379 % of GDP | +15.50% |
| 2002 | 5.523 % of GDP | +7.47% |
| 2001 | 5.139 % of GDP | +11.48% |
| 2000 | 4.61 % of GDP | — |
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