Kuwait’s healthcare sector has experienced significant growth, driven by the country’s Vision 2035 strategic development plan. In 2023, healthcare expenditure accounted for 5.1% of Kuwait’s GDP, the second-highest in the GCC after Saudi Arabia. Per capita, healthcare spending reached $2,292, placing Kuwait third in the region, behind Qatar and the UAE, and well above the global median of $440.
Vision 2035 aims to transform Kuwait into a regional financial and cultural hub, with healthcare as a key focus. The plan includes substantial investments in healthcare infrastructure, services, and workforce development, alongside initiatives to boost digital health solutions and position Kuwait as a center for innovative research and development. These efforts are expected to keep healthcare as an investment priority in the medium to long term.
The report highlights consistent investments in the healthcare sector even before the pandemic, evidenced by the increase in public hospitals from 15 in 2010 to 21 in 2022. This growth reflects Kuwait’s commitment to enhancing its healthcare capacity and ensuring the sector plays a crucial role in the country’s broader development goals under Vision 2035.
