Where health spending took a larger share of North African GDP

Tunisia passed 7% in 2020

Its estimate was 6.03% in 2019, 7.06% in 2020 and 7.99% in 2023. Morocco’s share reached 6.06% in 2023, above its 2020 reading of 5.79%. Source 1

Algeria’s path ran higher in the middle of the series

Algeria recorded 3.21% in 2000, 6.33% in 2015 and 4.35% in 2023. Reading the two endpoints alone would miss the higher levels around the middle of the period. Source 1

A health spending share uses the whole economy as its denominator

A weaker GDP figure can lift the ratio even if health spending stays level. To check whether more resources went to health care, compare per-person expenditure and adjust for price levels where appropriate. Source 2

Current spending separates service consumption from investment

Spending on care and other health goods and services consumed during the year enters the numerator. Large construction or equipment projects require separate capital accounts. A comparison of the public budget alone also needs a breakdown of the funding sources. Source 2

Sources

• WHO Global Health Expenditure Database via World Bank WDI
• Publisher metadata and indicator definition
• World Bank API, country and year records