In 2023, Germany had the highest government or compulsory health expenditures as a percentage of GDP at 11.01%, showing a year-on-year increase of 2.62%. The Netherlands followed at 9.79%, with a 3.51% rise. Switzerland, Australia, and Spain had expenditures of 7.86%, 6.62%, and 6.53%, respectively, with increases ranging between 0.65% and 1.66%. Colombia and Costa Rica were slightly lower at 6.26% and 5.41%, seeing modest growth. Lithuania and Romania posted expenditures of 5.13% and 4.7%, with Lithuania experiencing a notable 3.16% rise. South Africa, China, and India were on the lower end at 3.78%, 3.29%, and 1.02%, with China seeing a 2.43% increase and India 0.93%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increasing expenditure rates in higher GDP countries as they focus on advancing healthcare infrastructure.
- Potential growth in emerging economies like China and India as they invest more heavily in public health.
- Impact of global health challenges such as pandemics which may drive up spending universally.
Top countries in Government or Compulsory Health Expenditures by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of GDP | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 11.01 | 2023 | +1.05% | +2.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 9.79 | 2023 | +1.03% | +3.51% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Switzerland | 7.86 | 2023 | +1.02% | +1.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Australia | 6.62 | 2023 | +0.88% | +1.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6.53 | 2023 | +0.38% | +0.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Colombia | 6.26 | 2023 | +1.1% | +1.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Costa Rica | 5.41 | 2023 | +0.13% | +0.089% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 5.13 | 2023 | +0.69% | +3.16% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 4.7 | 2023 | +0.9% | +1.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 South Africa | 3.78 | 2023 | +1.15% | +1.23% | View data |
