Healthcare Spending: Romania
Romania's healthcare spending is currently 5.709 % of GDP as of 2023. # Romania Healthcare Spending Romania allocated 5.
Current (2023)
5.709 % of GDP
-1.5% y/y
Peak (2021)
6.452 % of GDP
Low (2000)
4.209 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2023 · 24 pts
Healthcare Spending — Romania
2000 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — Romania
Analysis# Romania Healthcare Spending
Romania allocated 5.709% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, representing a substantial increase from the 4.209% spent in 2000—a 35.6% rise over two decades. Current spending remains notably below the all-time peak of 6.452% recorded in 2021, though it exceeds most pre-pandemic levels. This upward trajectory reflects Romania's growing commitment to health system financing amid economic development and evolving healthcare demands.
A sharp acceleration occurred between 2018 and 2021, when spending climbed from 5.515% to 6.452%, likely driven by COVID-19 pandemic pressures. Since the 2021 peak, spending has moderated to 5.709% in 2023, suggesting a normalization after extraordinary pandemic-related expenditures. The recent stabilization near 5.7% indicates Romania's healthcare budget has settled into a new baseline considerably higher than pre-2010 levels.
Historical Data
24 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.709 % of GDP | -1.54% |
| 2022 | 5.798 % of GDP | -10.14% |
| 2021 | 6.452 % of GDP | +3.90% |
| 2020 | 6.21 % of GDP | +8.97% |
| 2019 | 5.699 % of GDP | +3.34% |
| 2018 | 5.515 % of GDP | +6.28% |
| 2017 | 5.189 % of GDP | +2.15% |
| 2016 | 5.08 % of GDP | +2.77% |
| 2015 | 4.943 % of GDP | -1.69% |
| 2014 | 5.028 % of GDP | -3.75% |
| 2013 | 5.224 % of GDP | +15.86% |
| 2012 | 4.509 % of GDP | +0.76% |
| 2011 | 4.475 % of GDP | -20.64% |
| 2010 | 5.639 % of GDP | +6.84% |
| 2009 | 5.278 % of GDP | +5.08% |
| 2008 | 5.023 % of GDP | +0.02% |
| 2007 | 5.022 % of GDP | -0.97% |
| 2006 | 5.071 % of GDP | -8.27% |
| 2005 | 5.528 % of GDP | +0.93% |
| 2004 | 5.477 % of GDP | +1.97% |
Show all 24 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5.371 % of GDP | +17.35% |
| 2002 | 4.577 % of GDP | +4.59% |
| 2001 | 4.376 % of GDP | +3.97% |
| 2000 | 4.209 % of GDP | — |
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