Healthcare Spending: Seychelles
Seychelles's healthcare spending is currently 4.482 % of GDP as of 2023. # Seychelles Healthcare Spending Seychelles allocated 4.
Current (2023)
4.482 % of GDP
+1.9% y/y
Peak (2020)
5.837 % of GDP
Low (2009)
3.436 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2023 · 24 pts
Healthcare Spending — Seychelles
2000 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — Seychelles
Analysis# Seychelles Healthcare Spending
Seychelles allocated 4.482% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, representing a modest decrease from its all-time peak of 5.837% in 2020. Since 2000, overall healthcare spending has declined by 2.8%, though the current level remains well above the historical low of 3.436% recorded in 2009. The country's healthcare expenditure has fluctuated considerably over the past two decades, oscillating between periods of investment and constraint.
A sharp spike in 2020 marked a significant turning point, likely reflecting pandemic-related healthcare demands. Following this peak, spending contracted notably through 2022 before stabilizing at 4.482% in 2023. The recent stabilization suggests Seychelles may be settling into a sustainable spending range around 4.4–4.5% of GDP, maintaining levels substantially higher than the early-2000s baseline while remaining below the 2020 emergency peak.
Historical Data
24 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.482 % of GDP | +1.89% |
| 2022 | 4.399 % of GDP | -15.55% |
| 2021 | 5.209 % of GDP | -10.76% |
| 2020 | 5.837 % of GDP | +37.24% |
| 2019 | 4.253 % of GDP | -3.71% |
| 2018 | 4.417 % of GDP | -1.34% |
| 2017 | 4.477 % of GDP | -5.01% |
| 2016 | 4.713 % of GDP | +11.05% |
| 2015 | 4.244 % of GDP | -4.33% |
| 2014 | 4.436 % of GDP | +5.85% |
| 2013 | 4.191 % of GDP | -20.78% |
| 2012 | 5.29 % of GDP | +21.47% |
| 2011 | 4.355 % of GDP | -1.05% |
| 2010 | 4.401 % of GDP | +28.08% |
| 2009 | 3.436 % of GDP | -2.25% |
| 2008 | 3.515 % of GDP | -7.33% |
| 2007 | 3.793 % of GDP | -12.44% |
| 2006 | 4.332 % of GDP | -2.56% |
| 2005 | 4.446 % of GDP | -4.71% |
| 2004 | 4.666 % of GDP | -4.01% |
Show all 24 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4.861 % of GDP | +15.85% |
| 2002 | 4.196 % of GDP | -7.74% |
| 2001 | 4.548 % of GDP | -1.37% |
| 2000 | 4.611 % of GDP | — |
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