Healthcare Spending: Rwanda
Rwanda's healthcare spending is currently 5.127 % of GDP as of 2023. # Rwanda Healthcare Spending Rwanda allocated 5.
Current (2023)
5.127 % of GDP
-13.5% y/y
Peak (2012)
8.102 % of GDP
Low (2002)
3.128 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2023 · 24 pts
Healthcare Spending — Rwanda
2000 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — Rwanda
Analysis# Rwanda Healthcare Spending
Rwanda allocated 5.127% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, representing a 43.4% increase from 2000's baseline of 3.128%. The country peaked at 8.102% in 2012, reflecting significant post-genocide investment in rebuilding health infrastructure. Current spending remains substantially below that high, suggesting a recalibration of budgetary priorities over the past decade.
A marked decline began after 2014, when healthcare spending stood at 6.984% of GDP. By 2019, it had fallen to 4.915%, the lowest point in the recent period. A temporary spike occurred in 2020–2021 (5.799% and 6.231%) likely reflecting pandemic-related pressures, but spending resumed its downward trajectory through 2023. The declining trend since 2014 suggests Rwanda may be prioritizing other development areas or achieving greater healthcare efficiency relative to GDP growth.
Historical Data
24 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.127 % of GDP | -13.51% |
| 2022 | 5.928 % of GDP | -4.86% |
| 2021 | 6.231 % of GDP | +7.45% |
| 2020 | 5.799 % of GDP | +17.99% |
| 2019 | 4.915 % of GDP | -9.93% |
| 2018 | 5.457 % of GDP | +1.51% |
| 2017 | 5.376 % of GDP | -9.93% |
| 2016 | 5.969 % of GDP | -10.25% |
| 2015 | 6.651 % of GDP | -4.77% |
| 2014 | 6.984 % of GDP | +3.10% |
| 2013 | 6.774 % of GDP | -16.39% |
| 2012 | 8.102 % of GDP | +2.14% |
| 2011 | 7.932 % of GDP | -1.86% |
| 2010 | 8.082 % of GDP | +3.62% |
| 2009 | 7.8 % of GDP | +3.17% |
| 2008 | 7.56 % of GDP | -3.85% |
| 2007 | 7.863 % of GDP | +3.39% |
| 2006 | 7.605 % of GDP | -1.49% |
| 2005 | 7.72 % of GDP | +2.81% |
| 2004 | 7.509 % of GDP | +8.37% |
Show all 24 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6.929 % of GDP | +121.52% |
| 2002 | 3.128 % of GDP | -5.67% |
| 2001 | 3.316 % of GDP | -7.27% |
| 2000 | 3.576 % of GDP | — |
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