The 2024 Global Health Expenditure Report analyses health spending in 2022, the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting how countries managed financial shocks and the evolving trends in public, private, and external health financing. While global health spending remained elevated, it declined from its pandemic peak, with variations across income groups. The report explores the role of government schemes in funding pandemic responses and examines long-term shifts in health financing, including the sustainability of increased public health investment.
Marking the 25th anniversary of WHO’s Health Expenditure Tracking Program, the report reflects on key achievements and emphasises the importance of robust, country-led health spending data systems. It underscores the need for sustained investment in health systems to address emerging challenges, such as ageing populations, noncommunicable diseases, and climate-related health risks, ensuring resilience in the face of future crises.
