Healthcare Spending: Somalia
Somalia's healthcare spending is currently 3.744 % of GDP as of 2023. # Somalia Healthcare Spending Somalia allocated 3.
Current (2023)
3.744 % of GDP
+31.5% y/y
Peak (2023)
3.744 % of GDP
Low (2016)
2.284 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2013–2023 · 11 pts
Healthcare Spending — Somalia
2013 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — Somalia
Analysis# Somalia Healthcare Spending
Somalia allocated 3.744% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, marking both the current level and the all-time peak in the measured period. This represents a substantial recovery from the 2016 low of 2.284%, when spending dipped to its weakest point across the decade. Over the full 2013–2023 span, healthcare spending has grown 11.1%, demonstrating a gradual but meaningful upward commitment to the sector.
The recovery accelerated notably from 2021 onward, with spending climbing from 2.735% to 3.744% in just two years. Prior to 2021, spending remained relatively stagnant between 2.4% and 2.9%, suggesting a shift in budget prioritization in recent years. The 2023 peak indicates Somalia's increased investment in healthcare infrastructure and services, though sustaining this trajectory will be critical for long-term health system development.
Historical Data
11 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.744 % of GDP | +31.51% |
| 2022 | 2.847 % of GDP | +4.10% |
| 2021 | 2.735 % of GDP | +10.73% |
| 2020 | 2.47 % of GDP | +2.66% |
| 2019 | 2.406 % of GDP | -4.11% |
| 2018 | 2.509 % of GDP | +2.70% |
| 2017 | 2.443 % of GDP | +6.96% |
| 2016 | 2.284 % of GDP | -22.34% |
| 2015 | 2.941 % of GDP | -2.65% |
| 2014 | 3.021 % of GDP | -10.36% |
| 2013 | 3.37 % of GDP | — |
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