Healthcare Spending: Jamaica
Jamaica's healthcare spending is currently 7.605 % of GDP as of 2023. # Jamaica Healthcare Spending Jamaica devoted 7.
Current (2023)
7.605 % of GDP
-12.1% y/y
Peak (2022)
8.653 % of GDP
Low (2003)
4.992 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2023 · 24 pts
Healthcare Spending — Jamaica
2000 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — Jamaica
Analysis# Jamaica Healthcare Spending
Jamaica devoted 7.605% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, representing a substantial 27.2% increase from 2000 levels. The country's healthcare investment peaked at 8.653% in 2022 before declining slightly in 2023. This range sits well above the 2003 low of 4.992%, reflecting Jamaica's growing commitment to health expenditure over two decades.
The most dramatic acceleration occurred between 2019 and 2022, when spending jumped from 6.969% to 8.653%—a surge likely influenced by pandemic-related healthcare demands. The 2023 decrease to 7.605% suggests a normalization after the COVID-19 peak, though spending remains elevated relative to pre-2020 levels. Current expenditure levels indicate Jamaica maintains one of its highest healthcare investment ratios in its recent history.
Historical Data
24 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.605 % of GDP | -12.11% |
| 2022 | 8.653 % of GDP | +8.12% |
| 2021 | 8.003 % of GDP | +7.05% |
| 2020 | 7.476 % of GDP | +7.28% |
| 2019 | 6.969 % of GDP | +1.90% |
| 2018 | 6.839 % of GDP | -2.09% |
| 2017 | 6.985 % of GDP | +5.99% |
| 2016 | 6.59 % of GDP | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 6.615 % of GDP | +5.22% |
| 2014 | 6.287 % of GDP | +0.03% |
| 2013 | 6.285 % of GDP | +1.60% |
| 2012 | 6.186 % of GDP | -5.17% |
| 2011 | 6.523 % of GDP | +1.26% |
| 2010 | 6.442 % of GDP | +1.13% |
| 2009 | 6.37 % of GDP | -4.28% |
| 2008 | 6.655 % of GDP | +7.49% |
| 2007 | 6.191 % of GDP | +12.36% |
| 2006 | 5.51 % of GDP | -5.34% |
| 2005 | 5.821 % of GDP | -0.29% |
| 2004 | 5.838 % of GDP | +16.95% |
Show all 24 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4.992 % of GDP | -10.52% |
| 2002 | 5.579 % of GDP | +8.18% |
| 2001 | 5.157 % of GDP | -13.75% |
| 2000 | 5.979 % of GDP | — |
Related Data
Other Metrics
For Jamaica
Compare Healthcare Spending
Same metric, other countries
Demographics
People & population data