Healthcare Spending: Iraq
Iraq's healthcare spending is currently 5.533 % of GDP as of 2023. # Iraq Healthcare Spending Iraq allocated 5.
Current (2023)
5.533 % of GDP
+27.7% y/y
Peak (2020)
5.728 % of GDP
Low (2006)
2.494 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2003–2023 · 21 pts
Healthcare Spending — Iraq
2003 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — Iraq
Analysis# Iraq Healthcare Spending
Iraq allocated 5.533% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, representing a substantial recovery from recent years. This figure sits just below the all-time peak of 5.728% reached in 2020, and marks an 84.6% increase since 2003, when spending stood at only 2.494% of GDP. The two-decade trajectory reflects Iraq's evolving commitment to health infrastructure despite significant economic and political challenges.
The most dramatic shift occurred between 2014 and 2020, when healthcare spending nearly doubled from 2.788% to 5.728% of GDP. This spike coincided with efforts to rebuild healthcare systems and heightened demand following years of conflict. While spending dipped to 4.332% in 2022, the 2023 rebound to 5.533% suggests a renewed prioritization of health investment, positioning Iraq among nations with moderate healthcare expenditure relative to economic output.
Historical Data
21 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.533 % of GDP | +27.72% |
| 2022 | 4.332 % of GDP | -15.75% |
| 2021 | 5.142 % of GDP | -10.23% |
| 2020 | 5.728 % of GDP | +36.15% |
| 2019 | 4.207 % of GDP | +3.21% |
| 2018 | 4.076 % of GDP | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 4.089 % of GDP | -10.58% |
| 2016 | 4.573 % of GDP | +44.90% |
| 2015 | 3.156 % of GDP | +13.20% |
| 2014 | 2.788 % of GDP | -0.75% |
| 2013 | 2.809 % of GDP | +4.27% |
| 2012 | 2.694 % of GDP | -3.89% |
| 2011 | 2.803 % of GDP | -13.49% |
| 2010 | 3.24 % of GDP | -14.10% |
| 2009 | 3.772 % of GDP | +23.03% |
| 2008 | 3.066 % of GDP | -4.63% |
| 2007 | 3.215 % of GDP | +28.91% |
| 2006 | 2.494 % of GDP | -17.34% |
| 2005 | 3.017 % of GDP | -22.66% |
| 2004 | 3.901 % of GDP | +30.16% |
Show all 21 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2.997 % of GDP | — |
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