Afghanistan—Health Expenditure (% of GDP, WHO)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #4 of 193Series years: 2002–2023
Latest Value
15.0%
2023
YoY Change
-35.1%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#4
of 193 countries
Maximum
23.1%
2022
Minimum
7.9%
2012
CAGR
+2.2%
22 years
Last
15.0%
Previous
23.1%
Highest
23.1%
Lowest
7.9%
Unit
percent of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Afghanistan's health expenditure (% of GDP, WHO) was 15.0% in 2023, ranking #4 out of 193 countries. This represents a -35.1% change from 2022. Over the past 22 years, the highest recorded value was 23.1% (2022) and the lowest was 7.9% (2012). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
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| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15.0% | -35.1% |
| 2022 | 23.1% | +7.3% |
| 2021 | 21.5% | +38.5% |
| 2020 | 15.5% | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 14.8% | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 14.2% | +12.6% |
| 2017 | 12.6% | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 11.8% | +17.0% |
| 2015 | 10.1% | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 9.5% | +8.2% |
| 2013 | 8.8% | +11.5% |
| 2012 | 7.9% | -7.8% |
| 2011 | 8.6% | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 8.6% | -12.7% |
| 2009 | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 2008 | 10.3% | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 9.9% | -6.8% |
| 2006 | 10.6% | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 9.9% | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 9.8% | +9.7% |
| 2003 | 8.9% | -5.3% |
| 2002 | 9.4% |
Top Countries — Health Expenditure (% of GDP, WHO)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuvalu | 27.1% | 2023 |
| 2 | Nauru | 18.2% | 2023 |
| 3 | United States | 16.7% | 2023 |
| 4 | Afghanistan | 15.0% | 2023 |
| 5 | Marshall Islands | 13.4% | 2023 |
| 6 | Liberia | 13.0% | 2023 |
| 7 | Micronesia | 12.9% | 2023 |
| 8 | Lesotho | 12.6% | 2023 |
| 9 | Germany | 11.7% | 2023 |
| 10 | Switzerland | 11.7% | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Current health expenditure under SHA2011 as a share of GDP.
Methodology
WHO Global Health Expenditure Database (GHED), based on country health accounts under SHA2011; figures may be revised
Unit
percent of GDP
Source: World Health Organization (Global Health Observatory)Available series: 2002–2023View original source →