Healthcare Spending: Russian Federation
Russian Federation's healthcare spending is currently 7.044 % of GDP as of 2023. # Russian Federation Healthcare Spending The Russian Federation allocated 7.
Current (2023)
7.044 % of GDP
+2.4% y/y
Peak (2020)
8.041 % of GDP
Low (2007)
4.748 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2023 · 24 pts
Healthcare Spending — Russian Federation
2000 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — Russian Federation
Analysis# Russian Federation Healthcare Spending
The Russian Federation allocated 7.044% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, representing a substantial 40.3% increase from 2000 levels. This figure remains well below the all-time peak of 8.041% recorded in 2020, yet significantly exceeds the historical low of 4.748% in 2007. The upward trajectory over two decades reflects growing healthcare expenditure as a national priority, despite considerable year-to-year fluctuations.
A dramatic spike occurred in 2020, when healthcare spending surged to 8.041% of GDP—likely driven by pandemic-related demands. Following this peak, spending declined to 7.03% in 2021 before stabilizing around 6.9-7.0% through 2023. The current spending level suggests a sustained commitment to healthcare above pre-pandemic norms, indicating that elevated investment has persisted even as acute crisis pressures have subsided.
Historical Data
24 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.044 % of GDP | +2.40% |
| 2022 | 6.879 % of GDP | -2.15% |
| 2021 | 7.03 % of GDP | -12.57% |
| 2020 | 8.041 % of GDP | +42.37% |
| 2019 | 5.648 % of GDP | +5.47% |
| 2018 | 5.355 % of GDP | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 5.359 % of GDP | +1.30% |
| 2016 | 5.29 % of GDP | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 5.296 % of GDP | +2.20% |
| 2014 | 5.182 % of GDP | +1.99% |
| 2013 | 5.081 % of GDP | +2.94% |
| 2012 | 4.936 % of GDP | +2.94% |
| 2011 | 4.795 % of GDP | -3.54% |
| 2010 | 4.971 % of GDP | -11.92% |
| 2009 | 5.644 % of GDP | +15.09% |
| 2008 | 4.904 % of GDP | +3.29% |
| 2007 | 4.748 % of GDP | -0.40% |
| 2006 | 4.767 % of GDP | -0.10% |
| 2005 | 4.772 % of GDP | +0.25% |
| 2004 | 4.76 % of GDP | -7.82% |
Show all 24 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5.164 % of GDP | -6.48% |
| 2002 | 5.522 % of GDP | +5.32% |
| 2001 | 5.243 % of GDP | +4.44% |
| 2000 | 5.02 % of GDP | — |
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