Healthcare Spending: Guatemala
Guatemala's healthcare spending is currently 6.802 % of GDP as of 2023. # Guatemala Healthcare Spending Guatemala allocated 6.
Current (2023)
6.802 % of GDP
-5.1% y/y
Peak (2021)
7.357 % of GDP
Low (2000)
5.397 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2023 · 24 pts
Healthcare Spending — Guatemala
2000 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — Guatemala
Analysis# Guatemala Healthcare Spending
Guatemala allocated 6.802% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, representing a substantial 26.0% increase from 2000's 5.397%. This places current spending between the all-time low and peak of 7.357% recorded in 2021. Over the 23-year period, Guatemala has steadily expanded healthcare investment, reflecting growing recognition of health sector priorities among policymakers.
The most dramatic shift occurred between 2019 and 2021, when spending surged from 6.174% to 7.357%—likely driven by pandemic-related demands. However, 2022 and 2023 saw a slight contraction to 7.168% and 6.802% respectively. Despite this recent moderation, Guatemala's healthcare spending trajectory remains elevated relative to early-2000s levels, suggesting sustained commitment to health expenditure even as pandemic-era peaks recede.
Historical Data
24 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.802 % of GDP | -5.11% |
| 2022 | 7.168 % of GDP | -2.57% |
| 2021 | 7.357 % of GDP | +13.90% |
| 2020 | 6.459 % of GDP | +4.62% |
| 2019 | 6.174 % of GDP | +1.10% |
| 2018 | 6.107 % of GDP | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 6.136 % of GDP | +1.09% |
| 2016 | 6.07 % of GDP | +1.07% |
| 2015 | 6.006 % of GDP | +1.99% |
| 2014 | 5.889 % of GDP | +2.03% |
| 2013 | 5.772 % of GDP | -4.96% |
| 2012 | 6.073 % of GDP | +1.84% |
| 2011 | 5.963 % of GDP | -2.64% |
| 2010 | 6.125 % of GDP | -3.38% |
| 2009 | 6.339 % of GDP | +4.24% |
| 2008 | 6.081 % of GDP | -1.79% |
| 2007 | 6.192 % of GDP | -2.70% |
| 2006 | 6.364 % of GDP | +3.51% |
| 2005 | 6.148 % of GDP | -1.82% |
| 2004 | 6.262 % of GDP | +1.77% |
Show all 24 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6.153 % of GDP | +2.33% |
| 2002 | 6.013 % of GDP | -0.94% |
| 2001 | 6.07 % of GDP | +12.47% |
| 2000 | 5.397 % of GDP | — |
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