Italy Health Expenditure
8.4%▲ +0.04 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
Italy's health expenditure as a share of GDP rose to 8.44% in 2024 from 8.41% in 2023. The reading remains below the all-time high of 9.56% recorded in 2020. Data are available from 2000 onward.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.6%Dec 2020 | 7.5%Dec 2000 | 2000 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy | 83.95 years | 83.35 years | 83.95 years | 69.12 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Hospital Beds | 3.06 per 1,000 people | 3.09 per 1,000 people | 10.60 per 1,000 people | 3.06 per 1,000 people | Dec 2022 | Annual |
About this series
Health Expenditure in Italy averaged 8.5% from 2000 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 9.6% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 7.5% 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. The series spans 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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