Healthcare Spending: Philippines
Philippines's healthcare spending is currently 5.101 % of GDP as of 2023. # Philippines Healthcare Spending The Philippines allocated 5.
Current (2023)
5.101 % of GDP
-1.1% y/y
Peak (2021)
5.975 % of GDP
Low (2002)
2.638 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2023 · 24 pts
Healthcare Spending — Philippines
2000 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — Philippines
Analysis# Philippines Healthcare Spending
The Philippines allocated 5.101% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, representing a substantial increase from the 2.638% recorded in 2002—a 67% rise over two decades. Although current spending remains below the all-time peak of 5.975% reached in 2021, the nation has maintained healthcare investment above 5% since 2020, indicating a sustained commitment to the sector despite economic fluctuations.
The most dramatic shift occurred between 2019 and 2020, when healthcare spending jumped from 4.166% to 5.162% of GDP, likely reflecting pandemic-related demands. Following the 2021 peak, spending has stabilized around 5.1-5.2%, suggesting the Philippines is consolidating its elevated healthcare investment rather than reverting to pre-pandemic levels. This plateau indicates a structural shift toward greater health sector funding compared to the 3.7-4.0% range that characterized the 2014-2019 period.
Historical Data
24 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.101 % of GDP | -1.07% |
| 2022 | 5.156 % of GDP | -13.71% |
| 2021 | 5.975 % of GDP | +15.75% |
| 2020 | 5.162 % of GDP | +23.91% |
| 2019 | 4.166 % of GDP | +5.36% |
| 2018 | 3.954 % of GDP | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 3.96 % of GDP | +0.13% |
| 2016 | 3.955 % of GDP | +1.46% |
| 2015 | 3.898 % of GDP | +5.27% |
| 2014 | 3.703 % of GDP | -13.36% |
| 2013 | 4.274 % of GDP | +2.32% |
| 2012 | 4.177 % of GDP | +3.78% |
| 2011 | 4.025 % of GDP | -2.57% |
| 2010 | 4.131 % of GDP | -0.82% |
| 2009 | 4.165 % of GDP | +7.82% |
| 2008 | 3.863 % of GDP | +2.93% |
| 2007 | 3.753 % of GDP | -0.66% |
| 2006 | 3.778 % of GDP | +0.94% |
| 2005 | 3.743 % of GDP | +22.84% |
| 2004 | 3.047 % of GDP | -0.97% |
Show all 24 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3.077 % of GDP | +16.64% |
| 2002 | 2.638 % of GDP | -7.37% |
| 2001 | 2.848 % of GDP | -6.78% |
| 2000 | 3.055 % of GDP | — |
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