Ireland Health Expenditure
6.9%▲ +0.28 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
Ireland's health expenditure as a share of GDP rose to 6.85% in 2024 from 6.58% in 2023. The figure remains well below the all-time high of 10.52% recorded in 2009 and above the series low of 5.90% from 2000. The series spans from 2000 onward.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.9% | 6.6% | 10.5%Dec 2009 | 5.9%Dec 2000 | 2000 – 2024 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy | 83.01 years | 82.81 years | 83.01 years | 69.68 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Hospital Beds | 2.96 per 1,000 people | 2.94 per 1,000 people | 9.00 per 1,000 people | 2.54 per 1,000 people | Dec 2023 | Annual |
About this series
Health Expenditure in Ireland averaged 7.8% from 2000 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 10.5% in Dec 2009 and a record low of 5.9% in Dec 2000. The series is reported yearly with history from 2000.
Health expenditure as a percentage of GDP measures total spending on health relative to the size of the economy, including public and private outlays. The indicator is reported annually and covers the period 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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