Japan Health Expenditure
10.7%▼ −1.58 pt
Dec 2023 · Annual
Japan's health expenditure as a share of GDP fell to 10.74% in 2023 from 12.32% in 2022. The 2022 figure was the highest in the series, which dates back to 2000, while the lowest was 7.03% in 2000.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.7% | 12.3% | 12.3%Dec 2022 | 7.0%Dec 2000 | 2000 – 2023 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy | 84.04 years | 84.04 years | 84.56 years | 67.70 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Hospital Beds | 12.59 per 1,000 people | 12.60 per 1,000 people | 15.60 per 1,000 people | 9.00 per 1,000 people | Dec 2022 | Annual |
About this series
Health Expenditure in Japan averaged 9.5% from 2000 until 2023, reaching an all-time high of 12.3% in Dec 2022 and a record low of 7.0% 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. The data are reported annually, with the series spanning from 2000 to the present.
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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