Africa Eastern and Southern vs Portugal: Domestic general government health expenditure
Africa Eastern and Southern
2.7%
in 2023
Portugal
6.2%
in 2023
Africa Eastern and Southern rank
30th
Portugal rank
33rd
Domestic general government health expenditure over time
- Africa Eastern and Southern
- Portugal
How they compare
Portugal currently reports 6.2% against 2.7% in Africa Eastern and Southern, a difference of 3.5%.
That makes Portugal's figure about 2.3 times Africa Eastern and Southern's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Portugal has been ahead every year.
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 30th and Portugal ranks 33rd of 47 groups.
Portugal has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Eastern and Southern | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.3% | 6.3% | 3.9% | Portugal |
| 2010s | 2.7% | 5.9% | 3.2% | Portugal |
| 2020s | 2.9% | 6.6% | 3.7% | Portugal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher domestic general government health expenditure, Africa Eastern and Southern or Portugal?
- Portugal, at 6.2% against 2.7% in Africa Eastern and Southern as of 2023.
- What is the difference in domestic general government health expenditure between Africa Eastern and Southern and Portugal?
- 3.5%, with Portugal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Eastern and Southern and Portugal?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Africa Eastern and Southern and Portugal rank globally for domestic general government health expenditure?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 30th and Portugal ranks 33rd of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO), published as Domestic general government health expenditure (% of GDP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Public expenditure on health from domestic sources as a share of the economy as measured by GDP.