The Domestic General Government Health Expenditure (DGGHE) in the United Arab Emirates has experienced fluctuations over the past decade. Notably, the expenditure encountered a significant decline of -24.01% in 2017 followed by another decrease of -5.9% in 2018. However, there was a positive growth of 16.98% in 2020. The latest actual data from 2023 shows a minimal decrease of -0.024% compared to 2022, indicating a stable trend in recent years. Over a longer period, from 2013 to 2023, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) provides a mixed overview with general stability achieved more recently.
For the future, from 2024 onwards, DGGHE is expected to show a very stable trend with minor declines forecasted, finishing at a value of 59.84 by 2028. The 5-year CAGR indicates a very slight negative growth of -0.01%, suggesting that substantial changes are not anticipated in the coming years.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of policy adjustments on healthcare budgets, potential increases in healthcare demand due to population aging, and economic shifts that may influence government spending on health.
