Healthcare Spending: Ukraine
Ukraine's healthcare spending is currently 8.203 % of GDP as of 2021. # Ukraine Healthcare Spending Ukraine devoted 8.
Current (2021)
8.203 % of GDP
+8.5% y/y
Peak (2021)
8.203 % of GDP
Low (2000)
5.307 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2021 · 22 pts
Healthcare Spending — Ukraine
2000 — 2021
Healthcare Spending — Ukraine
Analysis# Ukraine Healthcare Spending
Ukraine devoted 8.203% of its GDP to healthcare in 2021, reaching its all-time peak after two decades of growth. This represents a substantial 54.6% increase from 2000, when healthcare spending stood at just 5.307% of GDP. The upward trajectory reflects a sustained commitment to expanding health system resources, though the path has not been entirely linear.
The most significant surge occurred between 2014 and 2015, when spending jumped from 7.195% to 7.784% of GDP—a period coinciding with major geopolitical shifts. After dipping to 7.094% in 2019, spending rebounded sharply to 8.203% in 2021, suggesting renewed prioritization of healthcare amid global health pressures. The consistent growth pattern since 2000 indicates healthcare remains a growing fiscal priority for the country.
Historical Data
22 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8.203 % of GDP | +8.48% |
| 2020 | 7.562 % of GDP | +6.60% |
| 2019 | 7.094 % of GDP | -5.68% |
| 2018 | 7.521 % of GDP | +1.01% |
| 2017 | 7.446 % of GDP | -1.40% |
| 2016 | 7.552 % of GDP | -2.98% |
| 2015 | 7.784 % of GDP | +8.19% |
| 2014 | 7.195 % of GDP | +3.61% |
| 2013 | 6.944 % of GDP | -2.44% |
| 2012 | 7.118 % of GDP | +4.42% |
| 2011 | 6.817 % of GDP | +0.04% |
| 2010 | 6.814 % of GDP | +3.09% |
| 2009 | 6.61 % of GDP | +20.23% |
| 2008 | 5.498 % of GDP | -8.64% |
| 2007 | 6.018 % of GDP | -6.22% |
| 2006 | 6.417 % of GDP | +1.12% |
| 2005 | 6.346 % of GDP | +2.87% |
| 2004 | 6.169 % of GDP | -5.76% |
| 2003 | 6.546 % of GDP | +9.25% |
| 2002 | 5.992 % of GDP | +4.66% |
Show all 22 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5.725 % of GDP | +7.88% |
| 2000 | 5.307 % of GDP | — |
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