Singapore Health Expenditure
4.5%▲ +0.16 pt
Dec 2023 · Annual
Singapore's health expenditure as a share of GDP rose to 4.49% in 2023 from 4.33% in 2022. The reading remains below the all-time high of 5.70% recorded in 2020, while the series low of 2.84% dates back to 2007.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.7%Dec 2020 | 2.8%Dec 2007 | 2000 – 2023 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy | 83.35 years | 83.10 years | 83.60 years | 65.56 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Hospital Beds | 2.81 per 1,000 people | 2.83 per 1,000 people | 4.39 per 1,000 people | 2.14 per 1,000 people | Dec 2023 | Annual |
About this series
Health Expenditure in Singapore averaged 3.8% from 2000 until 2023, reaching an all-time high of 5.7% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 2.8% in Dec 2007. 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 in Singapore. The indicator is reported annually as a percentage of GDP, with data 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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