Healthcare Spending: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's healthcare spending is currently 5.687 % of GDP as of 2023. # Saudi Arabia Healthcare Spending Saudi Arabia allocated 5.
Current (2023)
5.687 % of GDP
+7.0% y/y
Peak (2020)
6.646 % of GDP
Low (2008)
2.971 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2023 · 24 pts
Healthcare Spending — Saudi Arabia
2000 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — Saudi Arabia
Analysis# Saudi Arabia Healthcare Spending
Saudi Arabia allocated 5.687% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, representing a significant increase from the 2.971% low recorded in 2008. The country's healthcare investment has grown 35.0% over the two-decade period since 2000, though it remains below the all-time peak of 6.646% reached in 2020. This upward trajectory reflects the nation's growing commitment to expanding healthcare infrastructure and services across the kingdom.
The 2020 spike coincided with pandemic-related pressures, after which spending moderated through 2022 before rebounding slightly to 5.687% in 2023. Year-to-year volatility between 2014 and 2019 suggests healthcare budget adjustments tied to oil price fluctuations and broader economic conditions. Current spending levels indicate sustained prioritization of healthcare within Saudi Arabia's fiscal policy, positioning the sector as a key development area.
Historical Data
24 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.687 % of GDP | +7.02% |
| 2022 | 5.314 % of GDP | -10.39% |
| 2021 | 5.93 % of GDP | -10.77% |
| 2020 | 6.646 % of GDP | +21.57% |
| 2019 | 5.467 % of GDP | +2.36% |
| 2018 | 5.341 % of GDP | -11.44% |
| 2017 | 6.031 % of GDP | -3.36% |
| 2016 | 6.241 % of GDP | +6.47% |
| 2015 | 5.862 % of GDP | +13.65% |
| 2014 | 5.158 % of GDP | +16.62% |
| 2013 | 4.423 % of GDP | +10.91% |
| 2012 | 3.988 % of GDP | +8.31% |
| 2011 | 3.682 % of GDP | +0.93% |
| 2010 | 3.648 % of GDP | -14.97% |
| 2009 | 4.29 % of GDP | +44.40% |
| 2008 | 2.971 % of GDP | -16.59% |
| 2007 | 3.562 % of GDP | -1.58% |
| 2006 | 3.619 % of GDP | +5.85% |
| 2005 | 3.419 % of GDP | -4.60% |
| 2004 | 3.584 % of GDP | -9.93% |
Show all 24 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3.979 % of GDP | -6.35% |
| 2002 | 4.249 % of GDP | -4.77% |
| 2001 | 4.462 % of GDP | +5.94% |
| 2000 | 4.212 % of GDP | — |
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