China Health Expenditure
5.9%▲ +0.06 pt
Dec 2023 · Annual
China's health expenditure as a share of GDP rose to 5.94% in 2023 from 5.88% in 2022. The reading marks the highest level on record in a series dating back to 2000. The all-time low was 3.62% in 2007.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9% | 5.9% | 5.9%Dec 2023 | 3.6%Dec 2007 | 2000 – 2023 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy | 78.02 years | 77.95 years | 78.20 years | 33.42 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Hospital Beds | 5.63 per 1,000 people | 5.38 per 1,000 people | 5.63 per 1,000 people | 1.44 per 1,000 people | Dec 2023 | Annual |
About this series
Health Expenditure in China averaged 4.6% from 2000 until 2023, reaching an all-time high of 5.9% in Dec 2023 and a record low of 3.6% in Dec 2007. The series is reported yearly with history from 2000.
Health expenditure as a percentage of GDP measures the total public and private spending on health relative to the size of the economy. The data are reported annually for China. The 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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