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# South Africa Health Expenditure

> South Africa health expenditure is 8.9% as of Dec 2023, from 8.7%. History from 2000, source World Bank. Free API & MCP access.

Health Expenditure in South Africa rose to 8.9% in Dec 2023 from 8.7% in Dec 2022.

Health Expenditure in South Africa averaged 7.8% from 2000 until 2023, reaching an all-time high of 9.0% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 6.7% in Dec 2002. The series is reported yearly with history from 2000.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.0% (Dec 2020) | 6.7% (Dec 2002) | 2000–2023 | % of GDP | annual |

## FAQ

**What is South Africa's health expenditure right now?**

Health Expenditure in South Africa is 8.9% as of Dec 2023.

**What are the historical extremes for South Africa's health expenditure?**

The all-time high is 9.0% (Dec 2020); the record low is 6.7% (Dec 2002), over a series starting in 2000.

**How often is this series updated?**

Health Expenditure for South Africa is a annual series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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