Methodology for the update of the Global Health Expenditure Database
26 August 2025
| Technical document

Overview
This document provides an overview of the WHO Global Health Expenditure Database (GHED), a key global resource for tracking health spending across more than 190 countries and territories. It outlines the structure, content, and functionality of the GHED portal, including data sources, classifications, indicators, and tools for analysis and visualization. The document also explains the update process, data estimation and offers guidance on how to access and use the database effectively.