Netherlands Health Expenditure
10.0%▲ +0.17 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
Health expenditure in the Netherlands rose to 10.01% of GDP in 2024, up from 9.83% in the prior year. The reading remains below the all-time high of 11.13% recorded in 2021. The series dates back to 2000.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0% | 9.8% | 11.1%Dec 2021 | 7.7%Dec 2000 | 2000 – 2024 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy | 81.97 years | 81.86 years | 82.11 years | 73.32 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Hospital Beds | 2.42 per 1,000 people | 2.92 per 1,000 people | 5.80 per 1,000 people | 2.42 per 1,000 people | Dec 2022 | Annual |
About this series
Health Expenditure in Netherlands averaged 9.7% from 2000 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 11.1% in Dec 2021 and a record low of 7.7% 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 reported annually as a percentage of GDP. Data are available from 2000 onward.
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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