Healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate was -13.32 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-13.32 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 133.4%
World rank
184th
of 192 countries
All-time high
39.86 % change on previous year
in 2022
All-time low
-26.23 % change on previous year
in 2017
Years of data
13
2011–2023

Healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe, 2011–2023

-20020402011201720232011: -11.3 % change on previous year2012: -2.5 % change on previous year2013: 12 % change on previous year2014: 18 % change on previous year2015: -5 % change on previous year2016: 2.9 % change on previous year2017: -26.2 % change on previous year2018: -23.6 % change on previous year2019: -21.4 % change on previous year2020: 15.4 % change on previous year2021: -18 % change on previous year2022: 39.9 % change on previous year2023: -13.3 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2023, healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe stood at -13.32 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 133.4% on the previous year and down 211.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe peaked at 39.86 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -26.23 % change on previous year, in 2017.

Zimbabwe ranks 184th of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe, year by year

Annual values for Healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe, 2011 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
2011 -11.34 % change on previous year —
2012 -2.45 % change on previous year -78.4%
2013 11.99 % change on previous year -589.1%
2014 18.01 % change on previous year +50.2%
2015 -5.04 % change on previous year -128.0%
2016 2.93 % change on previous year -158.2%
2017 -26.23 % change on previous year -994.9%
2018 -23.6 % change on previous year -10.0%
2019 -21.38 % change on previous year -9.4%
2020 15.35 % change on previous year -171.8%
2021 -18.04 % change on previous year -217.5%
2022 39.86 % change on previous year -320.9%
2023 -13.32 % change on previous year -133.4%

Zimbabwe compared with similar countries

  • Zimbabwe's -13.32 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.41 % change on previous year. (46 countries reporting)
  • Zimbabwe's -13.32 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.59 % change on previous year. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s -6.34 % change on previous year -26.23 % change on previous year 18.01 % change on previous year 9
2020s 5.96 % change on previous year -18.04 % change on previous year 39.86 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Zimbabwe

  1. 181 Ghana -11.49 % change on previous year compare
  2. 182 Pakistan -11.52 % change on previous year compare
  3. 183 Gambia -13.23 % change on previous year compare
  4. 185 Cuba -18.87 % change on previous year compare
  5. 186 Comoros -19.27 % change on previous year compare
  6. 187 Palau -22.43 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe?
Healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe was -13.32 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
The highest recorded value was 39.86 % change on previous year in 2022.
What is the lowest healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
The lowest recorded value was -26.23 % change on previous year in 2017.
How does Zimbabwe rank for healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate?
Zimbabwe ranks 184th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
Is healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
Over the last ten years it is down 211.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Healthcare expenditure vs gdp. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
192 places, 4,364 data points, 2001–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Healthcare expenditure vs gdp. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.