Budget space

Budget space for health (also called fiscal space for health) refers to how much money the government has available to spend on health. In general, most low- and lower-middle income countries seek to expand their budget space for health in order to achieve their health system objectives. However, this is not easy or straightforward, and it is an inherently political process, as there are many competing priorities for government resources.

This page of the FairChoices tool helps users understand and envision their country's budget space for health. The graphs below showcase data from the recent past (years 2010 and later) to provide important context for future budget planning. Users can define their budget space planning period using the inputs below. To promote accuracy, feasibility, and realism, it is advised that users parameterize this tab in collaboration with staff from both the ministries of health and finance, as well as health financing experts and relevant stakeholders.

Government health expenditure

External health expenditure

Private health expenditure

Out-of-pocket (OOP) health expenditure

Budget space projection

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Opportunity Cost (compared to the most cost-effective package)


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Demographic plots


All numbers are from the GBD Results Tool.

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