Euro Area Health Expenditure
10.8%▲ +0.48 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
Health expenditure in the Euro Area rose to 10.77% of GDP in 2024 from 10.29% in 2023. The reading remains below the all-time high of 11.16% recorded in 2021, while the series low stands at 8.62% in 2000.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.8% | 10.3% | 11.2%Dec 2021 | 8.6%Dec 2000 | 2000 – 2024 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy | 82.25 years | 82.14 years | 82.25 years | 69.26 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Hospital Beds | 5.00 per 1,000 people | 5.08 per 1,000 people | 9.87 per 1,000 people | 5.00 per 1,000 people | Dec 2022 | Annual |
About this series
Health Expenditure in Euro Area averaged 9.9% from 2000 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 11.2% in Dec 2021 and a record low of 8.6% in Dec 2000. The series is reported yearly with history from 2000.
Health expenditure as a share of GDP measures total health spending relative to the size of the economy. The indicator is expressed as a percentage of GDP and reported annually. Data are available from 2000 to 2024.
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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