Domestic general government health expenditure (GGHE-D) as percentage in Nauru
Nauru: Domestic general government health expenditure (GGHE-D) as percentage was 15.2% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
15.2%
Change on year
down 4.4%
World rank
2nd
of 194 countries
All-time high
16.8%
in 2007
All-time low
4.0%
in 2012
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Domestic general government health expenditure (GGHE-D) as percentage in Nauru, 2000–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for domestic general government health expenditure (gghe-d) as percentage in Nauru is 15.2%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 4.4% on the previous year and up 184.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic general government health expenditure (gghe-d) as percentage in Nauru peaked at 16.8% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 4.0%, in 2012.
That places Nauru 2nd out of 194 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Domestic general government health expenditure (GGHE-D) as percentage in Nauru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 16.7% | — |
| 2001 | 13.0% | -22.2% |
| 2002 | 9.8% | -24.2% |
| 2003 | 7.5% | -23.9% |
| 2004 | 4.9% | -34.6% |
| 2005 | 9.7% | +98.9% |
| 2006 | 10.9% | +11.8% |
| 2007 | 16.8% | +54.7% |
| 2008 | 12.6% | -25.1% |
| 2009 | 6.3% | -49.8% |
| 2010 | 7.6% | +20.1% |
| 2011 | 5.7% | -25.3% |
| 2012 | 4.0% | -29.1% |
| 2013 | 5.4% | +33.0% |
| 2014 | 6.2% | +15.3% |
| 2015 | 8.4% | +36.8% |
| 2016 | 9.9% | +17.0% |
| 2017 | 8.4% | -14.6% |
| 2018 | 9.8% | +16.0% |
| 2019 | 10.3% | +5.8% |
| 2020 | 9.9% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 9.4% | -4.7% |
| 2022 | 15.9% | +69.4% |
| 2023 | 15.2% | -4.4% |
Nauru compared with similar countries
- Nauru's 15.2% is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.4%, 2.8× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Nauru's 15.2% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.4%, 4.5× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.8% | 4.9% | 16.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.6% | 4.0% | 10.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.6% | 9.4% | 15.9% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nauru
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Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic general government health expenditure (gghe-d) as percentage in Nauru?
- Domestic general government health expenditure (gghe-d) as percentage in Nauru was 15.2% in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest domestic general government health expenditure (gghe-d) as percentage recorded in Nauru?
- The highest recorded value was 16.8% in 2007.
- What is the lowest domestic general government health expenditure (gghe-d) as percentage recorded in Nauru?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.0% in 2012.
- How does Nauru rank for domestic general government health expenditure (gghe-d) as percentage?
- Nauru ranks 2nd out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is domestic general government health expenditure (gghe-d) as percentage rising or falling in Nauru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 184.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Nauru data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Domestic general government health expenditure (GGHE-D) as percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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