Australia Health Expenditure
10.4%▲ +0.51 pt
Dec 2023 · Annual
Australia's health expenditure as a share of GDP rose to 10.4% in 2023 from 9.9% in the prior year. The reading remained below the all-time high of 10.7% set in 2020, while staying above the series low of 7.6% from 2000. Data cover the period from 2000 to 2023.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.4% | 9.9% | 10.7%Dec 2020 | 7.6%Dec 2000 | 2000 – 2023 | Annual |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy | 83.05 years | 83.05 years | 83.30 years | 70.82 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Health Expenditure in Australia averaged 9.0% from 2000 until 2023, reaching an all-time high of 10.7% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 7.6% in Dec 2000. The series is reported yearly with history from 2000.
Health expenditure as a percentage of GDP measures total public and private spending on health relative to the size of the economy. The indicator is reported annually for Australia, expressed as a percent of GDP. The available series spans from 2000 to 2023.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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