Healthcare Spending: Tunisia
Tunisia's healthcare spending is currently 7.985 % of GDP as of 2023. # Tunisia Healthcare Spending Tunisia allocated 7.
Current (2023)
7.985 % of GDP
+6.3% y/y
Peak (2023)
7.985 % of GDP
Low (2000)
4.813 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2023 · 24 pts
Healthcare Spending — Tunisia
2000 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — Tunisia
Analysis# Tunisia Healthcare Spending
Tunisia allocated 7.985% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, reaching its highest level since 2000. This marks a substantial 65.9% increase from the all-time low of 4.813% in 2000, reflecting a decades-long commitment to expanding health services. The current spending rate demonstrates Tunisia's position among countries investing significantly in public health relative to economic output.
A sharp acceleration occurred after 2019, when healthcare spending jumped from 6.025% to 7.056% in 2020—likely driven by pandemic response demands. Spending has continued climbing annually through 2023, with increases of roughly 0.4-0.5 percentage points per year since 2020. The consistent upward trajectory suggests Tunisia's healthcare investment will remain elevated, reflecting both ongoing health priorities and structural shifts in the country's fiscal allocation.
Historical Data
24 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.985 % of GDP | +6.28% |
| 2022 | 7.513 % of GDP | +2.33% |
| 2021 | 7.342 % of GDP | +4.05% |
| 2020 | 7.056 % of GDP | +17.11% |
| 2019 | 6.025 % of GDP | +1.47% |
| 2018 | 5.938 % of GDP | -4.01% |
| 2017 | 6.186 % of GDP | -0.99% |
| 2016 | 6.248 % of GDP | +0.56% |
| 2015 | 6.213 % of GDP | -3.67% |
| 2014 | 6.45 % of GDP | -0.98% |
| 2013 | 6.514 % of GDP | +3.56% |
| 2012 | 6.29 % of GDP | +2.73% |
| 2011 | 6.123 % of GDP | +9.14% |
| 2010 | 5.61 % of GDP | +3.77% |
| 2009 | 5.406 % of GDP | +4.69% |
| 2008 | 5.164 % of GDP | -0.21% |
| 2007 | 5.175 % of GDP | +0.86% |
| 2006 | 5.131 % of GDP | -0.29% |
| 2005 | 5.146 % of GDP | -1.02% |
| 2004 | 5.199 % of GDP | -0.19% |
Show all 24 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5.209 % of GDP | +1.74% |
| 2002 | 5.12 % of GDP | +5.33% |
| 2001 | 4.861 % of GDP | +1.00% |
| 2000 | 4.813 % of GDP | — |
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