Afghanistan - Total health expenditure as a share of GDP

16.8 (%) in 2021

In 2021, health expenditure as a share of GDP for Afghanistan was 16.8 %. Health expenditure as a share of GDP of Afghanistan increased from 9.4 % in 2002 to 16.8 % in 2021 growing at an average annual rate of 3.37%.

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What is health expenditure as a share of GDP?

Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditure. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation.

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What is Afghanistan health expenditure as a share of GDP?