Moldova's Health Expenditure in a Regional Context

Over the last decade, total health expenditure per capita (including private) in the Republic of Moldova has grown faster than in the other countries of the region. Nevertheless, Moldova still remains among the lowest-ranking countries in per capita expenditure. In 2012, health expenditure from the National Public Budget per capita was MDL 1,338, compared with MDL 438 in 2005. Health expenditure from the National Public Budget has tripled compared with 2005. As regards total health expenditure per capita (including private), while in 2011 Moldova spent USD 224 on health per inhabitant, countries such as Estonia and Hungary spent USD 987 and USD 1,085, respectively. Comparing external assistance as a share of total health expenditure, we see that in 2000-2011 Moldova recorded an average of 10%, while countries such as Georgia and Lithuania recorded 2.3% and 1.6%, respectively. Download resources.