Mexico Health Expenditure
5.5%▼ −0.21 pt
Dec 2023 · Annual
Mexico's health expenditure as a share of GDP fell to 5.5% in 2023, down from 5.7% in 2022. The reading is 0.5 percentage points below the all-time high of 6.1% in 2020 and 1.3 points above the series low of 4.2% in 2000. The series spans from 2000 to 2023.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5% | 5.7% | 6.1%Dec 2020 | 4.2%Dec 2000 | 2000 – 2023 | Annual |
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About this series
Health Expenditure in Mexico averaged 5.4% from 2000 until 2023, reaching an all-time high of 6.1% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 4.2% in Dec 2000. The series is reported yearly with history from 2000.
This indicator measures the total public and private spending on health care as a percentage of the country's gross domestic product. It is expressed in percent of GDP and reported annually. The series covers the period from 2000 to 2023, providing over two decades of data.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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