Healthcare Spending: Zambia
Zambia's healthcare spending is currently 5.978 % of GDP as of 2023. # Zambia Healthcare Spending Zambia allocated 5.
Current (2023)
5.978 % of GDP
+14.7% y/y
Peak (2019)
6.753 % of GDP
Low (2014)
3.829 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2023 · 24 pts
Healthcare Spending — Zambia
2000 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — Zambia
Analysis# Zambia Healthcare Spending
Zambia allocated 5.978% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, representing a substantial increase from the 3.829% recorded in 2014. The country's healthcare spending has grown 45.1% since 2000, demonstrating a sustained commitment to the sector. This current figure remains below the all-time peak of 6.753% reached in 2019, yet exceeds the low point from the previous decade.
Zambia's spending trajectory shows a sharp acceleration between 2014 and 2019, climbing 2.9 percentage points in five years. The subsequent years reveal volatility, with a notable dip to 5.21% in 2022 followed by recovery to nearly 6% in 2023. Whether this recent uptick signals a return to elevated investment levels or represents temporary fluctuation remains to be seen in coming years.
Historical Data
24 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.978 % of GDP | +14.74% |
| 2022 | 5.21 % of GDP | -21.54% |
| 2021 | 6.64 % of GDP | +5.28% |
| 2020 | 6.307 % of GDP | -6.60% |
| 2019 | 6.753 % of GDP | +41.57% |
| 2018 | 4.77 % of GDP | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 4.782 % of GDP | +7.00% |
| 2016 | 4.469 % of GDP | +0.88% |
| 2015 | 4.43 % of GDP | +15.70% |
| 2014 | 3.829 % of GDP | -16.29% |
| 2013 | 4.574 % of GDP | +13.08% |
| 2012 | 4.045 % of GDP | +2.17% |
| 2011 | 3.959 % of GDP | -4.23% |
| 2010 | 4.134 % of GDP | -20.90% |
| 2009 | 5.226 % of GDP | +16.29% |
| 2008 | 4.494 % of GDP | -1.45% |
| 2007 | 4.56 % of GDP | -18.24% |
| 2006 | 5.577 % of GDP | -11.91% |
| 2005 | 6.331 % of GDP | +15.83% |
| 2004 | 5.466 % of GDP | -8.84% |
Show all 24 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5.996 % of GDP | +1.83% |
| 2002 | 5.888 % of GDP | +23.21% |
| 2001 | 4.779 % of GDP | +16.00% |
| 2000 | 4.12 % of GDP | — |
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