Healthcare Spending: Uruguay
Uruguay's healthcare spending is currently 9.019 % of GDP as of 2023. # Uruguay Healthcare Spending Uruguay allocated 9.
Current (2023)
9.019 % of GDP
+1.5% y/y
Peak (2001)
9.757 % of GDP
Low (2007)
7.462 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2023 · 24 pts
Healthcare Spending — Uruguay
2000 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — Uruguay
Analysis# Uruguay Healthcare Spending
Uruguay allocated 9.019% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, positioning the country among Latin America's highest spenders on health services. This figure sits below the all-time peak of 9.757% recorded in 2001 but well above the historical low of 7.462% in 2007. Over the 23-year period from 2000 to 2023, healthcare spending declined by 1.7% relative to GDP, reflecting a gradual moderation despite Uruguay's commitment to universal health coverage.
The most significant trend emerged after 2014, when spending accelerated from 8.039% to reach 9.241% by 2019—a sharp four-year climb reflecting increased health demands. A brief dip occurred during 2020–2021, likely tied to pandemic-related economic pressures, before stabilizing near 9% in 2022–2023. Current spending levels suggest Uruguay maintains robust healthcare investment comparable to developed nations, supporting its position as a regional leader in public health infrastructure.
Historical Data
24 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9.019 % of GDP | +1.45% |
| 2022 | 8.89 % of GDP | -0.34% |
| 2021 | 8.92 % of GDP | -1.85% |
| 2020 | 9.088 % of GDP | -1.66% |
| 2019 | 9.241 % of GDP | +3.83% |
| 2018 | 8.9 % of GDP | +2.10% |
| 2017 | 8.717 % of GDP | +0.90% |
| 2016 | 8.639 % of GDP | +4.63% |
| 2015 | 8.257 % of GDP | +2.71% |
| 2014 | 8.039 % of GDP | -0.56% |
| 2013 | 8.084 % of GDP | +0.63% |
| 2012 | 8.033 % of GDP | +1.49% |
| 2011 | 7.915 % of GDP | +0.47% |
| 2010 | 7.878 % of GDP | -0.48% |
| 2009 | 7.916 % of GDP | -2.16% |
| 2008 | 8.091 % of GDP | +8.43% |
| 2007 | 7.462 % of GDP | -3.22% |
| 2006 | 7.71 % of GDP | -0.18% |
| 2005 | 7.724 % of GDP | -6.56% |
| 2004 | 8.266 % of GDP | -13.69% |
Show all 24 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 9.577 % of GDP | -0.65% |
| 2002 | 9.64 % of GDP | -1.20% |
| 2001 | 9.757 % of GDP | +6.38% |
| 2000 | 9.172 % of GDP | — |
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