Healthcare Spending: United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates's healthcare spending is currently 4.971 % of GDP as of 2023. # United Arab Emirates Healthcare Spending The UAE allocated 4.
Current (2023)
4.971 % of GDP
+8.9% y/y
Peak (2020)
5.825 % of GDP
Low (2005)
2.32 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2023 · 24 pts
Healthcare Spending — United Arab Emirates
2000 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — United Arab Emirates
Analysis# United Arab Emirates Healthcare Spending
The UAE allocated 4.971% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, representing a substantial increase from the 2.32% recorded in 2005. This marks a 107.6% rise over two decades, though current spending sits below the all-time peak of 5.825% reached in 2020. The country has demonstrated a consistent upward trajectory, with healthcare expenditure nearly doubling since the turn of the millennium.
A significant spike occurred in 2020, when healthcare spending jumped to 5.825% of GDP—likely reflecting pandemic-related pressures. Since that peak, spending has moderated but stabilized at elevated levels, declining to 4.565% in 2022 before climbing back to 4.971% in 2023. This recent recovery suggests healthcare remains a priority for the UAE government, with spending expected to maintain levels substantially above pre-2015 baselines.
Historical Data
24 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.971 % of GDP | +8.89% |
| 2022 | 4.565 % of GDP | -13.95% |
| 2021 | 5.305 % of GDP | -8.93% |
| 2020 | 5.825 % of GDP | +32.30% |
| 2019 | 4.403 % of GDP | +7.42% |
| 2018 | 4.099 % of GDP | +2.24% |
| 2017 | 4.009 % of GDP | +2.90% |
| 2016 | 3.896 % of GDP | +12.41% |
| 2015 | 3.466 % of GDP | -1.92% |
| 2014 | 3.534 % of GDP | +0.91% |
| 2013 | 3.502 % of GDP | +4.98% |
| 2012 | 3.336 % of GDP | -6.48% |
| 2011 | 3.567 % of GDP | -4.73% |
| 2010 | 3.744 % of GDP | -7.56% |
| 2009 | 4.05 % of GDP | +38.27% |
| 2008 | 2.929 % of GDP | +14.15% |
| 2007 | 2.566 % of GDP | +10.37% |
| 2006 | 2.325 % of GDP | +0.22% |
| 2005 | 2.32 % of GDP | -5.77% |
| 2004 | 2.462 % of GDP | -6.95% |
Show all 24 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2.646 % of GDP | -2.65% |
| 2002 | 2.718 % of GDP | +9.42% |
| 2001 | 2.484 % of GDP | +3.72% |
| 2000 | 2.395 % of GDP | — |
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