Norway Health Expenditure
9.4%▲ +1.52 pt
Dec 2023 · Annual
Norway's health expenditure as a share of GDP rose to 9.43% in 2023 from 7.91% in 2022. The latest reading remains below the all-time high of 11.42% recorded in 2020. The series spans from 2000 to 2023.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.4% | 7.9% | 11.4%Dec 2020 | 7.7%Dec 2000 | 2000 – 2023 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy | 83.16 years | 83.01 years | 83.21 years | 73.08 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Hospital Beds | 3.30 per 1,000 people | 3.35 per 1,000 people | 5.90 per 1,000 people | 3.30 per 1,000 people | Dec 2023 | Annual |
About this series
Health Expenditure in Norway averaged 9.1% from 2000 until 2023, reaching an all-time high of 11.4% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 7.7% in Dec 2000. The series is reported yearly with history from 2000.
Health expenditure as a percentage of GDP measures the total spending on health relative to the size of the economy. The indicator is reported annually for Norway. The series covers the period from 2000 to 2023.
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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