Healthcare Spending: Liberia
Liberia's healthcare spending is currently 13.006 % of GDP as of 2023. # Liberia Healthcare Spending Liberia allocated 13.
Current (2023)
13.006 % of GDP
-4.3% y/y
Peak (2022)
13.588 % of GDP
Low (2001)
2.156 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2023 · 24 pts
Healthcare Spending — Liberia
2000 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — Liberia
Analysis# Liberia Healthcare Spending
Liberia allocated 13.006% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, reflecting sustained investment in the health sector. This figure sits just below the all-time peak of 13.588% recorded in 2022 and represents a dramatic reversal from the 2.156% low in 2001—a 383.1% increase over two decades. The upward trajectory accelerated sharply after 2014, when spending stood at only 8.098% of GDP.
A critical turning point emerged around 2019-2020, when healthcare spending jumped from 8.383% to 12.905%. This spike likely reflects heightened health priorities following the Ebola crisis and intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since 2020, spending has remained consistently elevated above 13%, suggesting a structural shift in Liberia's healthcare commitment rather than temporary crisis response.
Historical Data
24 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13.006 % of GDP | -4.28% |
| 2022 | 13.588 % of GDP | +2.38% |
| 2021 | 13.272 % of GDP | +2.84% |
| 2020 | 12.905 % of GDP | +53.94% |
| 2019 | 8.383 % of GDP | -19.66% |
| 2018 | 10.435 % of GDP | +5.29% |
| 2017 | 9.911 % of GDP | +0.26% |
| 2016 | 9.885 % of GDP | -4.79% |
| 2015 | 10.382 % of GDP | +28.20% |
| 2014 | 8.098 % of GDP | +13.16% |
| 2013 | 7.156 % of GDP | -6.21% |
| 2012 | 7.63 % of GDP | -11.11% |
| 2011 | 8.584 % of GDP | +1.72% |
| 2010 | 8.439 % of GDP | -6.08% |
| 2009 | 8.985 % of GDP | +49.85% |
| 2008 | 5.996 % of GDP | +38.51% |
| 2007 | 4.329 % of GDP | -25.03% |
| 2006 | 5.774 % of GDP | -13.76% |
| 2005 | 6.695 % of GDP | +13.38% |
| 2004 | 5.905 % of GDP | +134.51% |
Show all 24 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2.518 % of GDP | +16.30% |
| 2002 | 2.165 % of GDP | +0.42% |
| 2001 | 2.156 % of GDP | -19.91% |
| 2000 | 2.692 % of GDP | — |
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