Germany Health Expenditure
12.3%▲ +0.52 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
In 2024, Germany's health expenditure as a share of GDP rose to 12.27% from 11.74% in the prior year. That is still below the record high of 12.72% set in 2021. Over the 2000-2024 span, the share has fluctuated between a low of 9.76% and that peak.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.3% | 11.7% | 12.7%Dec 2021 | 9.8%Dec 2000 | 2000 – 2024 | Annual |
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| Life Expectancy | 80.79 years | 81.04 years | 81.29 years | 69.06 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Hospital Beds | 7.55 per 1,000 people | 7.64 per 1,000 people | 11.50 per 1,000 people | 7.55 per 1,000 people | Dec 2023 | Annual |
About this series
Health Expenditure in Germany averaged 10.8% from 2000 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 12.7% in Dec 2021 and a record low of 9.8% in Dec 2000. The series is reported yearly with history from 2000.
This indicator presents Germany's total health expenditure as a share of its gross domestic product. This measure provides a comparable gauge of health spending relative to economic activity. It is reported annually and expressed in percent of GDP. The time series runs 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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