Saudi Arabia Health Expenditure
5.7%▲ +0.37 pt
Dec 2023 · Annual
Saudi Arabia's health expenditure as a share of GDP rose to 5.69% in 2023 from 5.31% in 2022. The figure remains below the all-time high of 6.65% recorded in 2020. The series dates back to 2000.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7% | 5.3% | 6.6%Dec 2020 | 3.0%Dec 2008 | 2000 – 2023 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy | 78.98 years | 78.73 years | 78.98 years | 45.31 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Hospital Beds | 2.41 per 1,000 people | 2.44 per 1,000 people | 2.63 per 1,000 people | 0.77 per 1,000 people | Dec 2023 | Annual |
About this series
Health Expenditure in Saudi Arabia averaged 4.7% from 2000 until 2023, reaching an all-time high of 6.6% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 3.0% in Dec 2008. The series is reported yearly with history from 2000.
Health expenditure as a percentage of GDP measures the share of a country's economic output spent on health-related activities. The data is reported annually and expressed as a percentage of GDP. The series for Saudi Arabia spans from 2000 to 2023.
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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