Healthcare Spending: Congo, Republic of

Congo, Republic of 's healthcare spending is currently 3.297 % of GDP as of 2023. # Congo, Republic of Healthcare Spending Congo's healthcare spending reached 3.

Current (2023)

3.297 % of GDP

+43.3% y/y

Peak (2020)

4.018 % of GDP

Low (2000)

1.505 % of GDP

Source

World Bank World Development Indicators

2000–2023 · 24 pts

Healthcare Spending — Congo, Republic of

2000 — 2023

Healthcare Spending — Congo, Republic of

Analysis# Congo, Republic of Healthcare Spending Congo's healthcare spending reached 3.297% of GDP in 2023, representing a substantial 119.1% increase since 2000 when it stood at just 1.505%. The country peaked at 4.018% of GDP in 2020, likely reflecting pandemic-related health priorities, before moderating to current levels. This upward trajectory reflects growing investment in the nation's healthcare infrastructure over two decades. The most striking shift occurred in 2020, when spending spiked dramatically amid global health pressures. Following that peak, spending declined to 2.3% in 2022 before rebounding to 3.297% in 2023. The recent recovery suggests renewed commitment to healthcare, though volatility between 2018 and 2022 indicates competing budget pressures. Sustained spending at current levels would position Congo above its historical median and signal consolidation of healthcare investment gains.

Historical Data

24 Rows

Year	Value	Change %
2023	3.297 % of GDP	+43.35%
2022	2.3 % of GDP	-33.55%
2021	3.461 % of GDP	-13.86%
2020	4.018 % of GDP	+71.12%
2019	2.348 % of GDP	+33.71%
2018	1.756 % of GDP	-25.75%
2017	2.365 % of GDP	-8.83%
2016	2.594 % of GDP	+5.58%
2015	2.457 % of GDP	+24.53%
2014	1.973 % of GDP	+1.54%
2013	1.943 % of GDP	+1.73%
2012	1.91 % of GDP	+9.02%
2011	1.752 % of GDP	-5.40%
2010	1.852 % of GDP	-13.54%
2009	2.142 % of GDP	-4.33%
2008	2.239 % of GDP	+17.72%
2007	1.902 % of GDP	+11.29%
2006	1.709 % of GDP	-0.52%
2005	1.718 % of GDP	-10.61%
2004	1.922 % of GDP	+0.16%