The current health expenditure in the United Arab Emirates is projected to increase steadily from 2024 to 2028. In 2024, the expenditure value is expected to be 5.05 thousand US dollars PPP per capita, rising to 6.06 thousand US dollars PPP per capita by 2028. The year-on-year variations are approximately 5.1% from 2024 to 2025, 4.7% from 2025 to 2026, 4.5% from 2026 to 2027, and 4.3% from 2027 to 2028 respectively. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period is around 4.65%.
Future trends to watch for include potential policy changes that could impact government health funding, innovation in healthcare technologies, and demographic shifts such as population aging. Additionally, monitoring the effects of global economic conditions on healthcare expenditure will be crucial.
