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Countries in Europe Ranked by Health expenditure share of GDP (2023)

Health expenditure share of GDP: each country's latest value (2018–2023), ranked from highest to lowest. Source: The World Bank (CC BY 4.0).

Summary

Germany ranks #1 with 12.3% of GDP (2024). Austria is second with 11.8% of GDP, 3.7% behind. The top five are Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France and Sweden. The median across all 44 is 8.16% of GDP; Monaco is last at 3.12% of GDP. Germany's figure has risen 20% since 2000 (9.76% of GDP to 11.7% of GDP in 2023).

#1
Germany · 12.3% of GDP
Median
8.16% of GDP
Coverage
44 countries in Europe
Data year
2023
Last updated
2026-11-14
Top 10: Health expenditure share of GDPBar chart of the top 10: 1. Germany 12.3; 2. Austria 11.8; 3. Switzerland 11.7; 4. France 11.5; 5. Sweden 11.2; 6. United Kingdom 11.1; 7. Belgium 10.8; 8. Finland 10.5; 9. Portugal 10.2; 10. Netherlands 10.Germany12.3Austria11.8Switzerland11.7France11.5Sweden11.2United Kingdom11.1Belgium10.8Finland10.5Portugal10.2Netherlands10
Top 10: Health expenditure share of GDP (% of GDP). Bar chart of the top 10: 1. Germany 12.3; 2. Austria 11.8; 3. Switzerland 11.7; 4. France 11.5; 5. Sweden 11.2; 6. United Kingdom 11.1; 7. Belgium 10.8; 8. Finland 10.5; 9. Portugal 10.2; 10. Netherlands 10.
Health expenditure share of GDP over time, top 5Germany: 9.76 in 2000 to 11.7 in 2023; Austria: 9.39 in 2000 to 11.2 in 2023; Switzerland: 9.13 in 2000 to 11.7 in 2023; France: 9.62 in 2000 to 11.5 in 2023; Sweden: 7.33 in 2000 to 11.2 in 2023.03.186.369.5412.7200020122023GermanyAustriaSwitzerlandFranceSweden
Health expenditure share of GDP over time, top 5 (% of GDP). Germany: 9.76 in 2000 to 11.7 in 2023; Austria: 9.39 in 2000 to 11.2 in 2023; Switzerland: 9.13 in 2000 to 11.7 in 2023; France: 9.62 in 2000 to 11.5 in 2023; Sweden: 7.33 in 2000 to 11.2 in 2023.

Full ranking

Countries in Europe Ranked by Health expenditure share of GDP, 2023
RankCountryHealth expenditure share of GDP (% of GDP)Year
1Germany12.32024
2Austria11.82024
3Switzerland11.72023
4France11.52024
5Sweden11.22024
6United Kingdom11.12024
7Belgium10.82023
8Finland10.52023
9Portugal10.22024
10Netherlands102024
11Slovenia9.882024
12Montenegro9.662023
13Norway9.432023
14Denmark9.392024
15Spain9.222023
16Iceland8.982024
17Bosnia and Herzegovina8.922023
18Malta8.842023
19Czechia8.512024
20Italy8.442024
21Greece8.392023
22Ukraine8.22021
23Cyprus8.122023
24Poland8.062024
25Serbia8.032023
26Bulgaria7.922023
27Estonia7.842024
28Andorra7.72023
29Lithuania7.62024
30North Macedonia7.432023
31Slovak Republic7.352023
32Latvia7.282023
33Croatia7.152023
34Belarus7.082023
35Albania7.052023
36Russian Federation7.042023
37Ireland6.852024
38Moldova6.742023
39San Marino6.612023
40Hungary6.372023
41Luxembourg5.892024
42Liechtenstein5.712023
43Romania5.712023
44Monaco3.122023

About the top 10

#4 France

France ranks #4 on this list with 11.5% of GDP (2024).

Capital
Paris
Continent
Europe
Income group
High income
Population
68.72 million people (2025)
GDP
US$3.37 trillion (2025)
GDP per person
US$48,986 (2025)
Life expectancy
83 years (2024)
Urban population
78.8% of population (2025)

Largest cities: Paris, Metropolis of Lyon, Bordeaux Métropole.

Also ranks #1 in tourism arrivals · #1 in account ownership (female) share · #3 in remittances received.

Full country profile Weather in Paris (Purr Weather)

#5 Sweden

Sweden ranks #5 on this list with 11.2% of GDP (2024).

Capital
Stockholm
Continent
Europe
Income group
High income
Population
10.6 million people (2025)
GDP
US$669 billion (2025)
GDP per person
US$63,133 (2025)
Life expectancy
84.1 years (2024)
Urban population
89.1% of population (2025)

Largest cities: Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö.

Also ranks #3 in researchers in r&d per million · #4 in r&d expenditure share of gdp · #6 in male life expectancy.

Full country profile Weather in Stockholm (Purr Weather)

#6 United Kingdom

United Kingdom ranks #6 on this list with 11.1% of GDP (2024).

Capital
London
Continent
Europe
Income group
High income
Population
69.49 million people (2025)
GDP
US$4 trillion (2025)
GDP per person
US$57,602 (2025)
Life expectancy
81.4 years (2024)
Urban population
83.3% of population (2025)

Largest cities: London, Birmingham, Glasgow.

Also ranks #2 in government debt share of gdp · #2 in new businesses registered · #4 in exports of goods and services.

Full country profile Weather in London (Purr Weather)

Profile facts: World Bank (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); weather links go to Purr Weather, another ChowChow Labs site.

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Source and method

Health expenditure share of GDP: each country's latest value (2018–2023), ranked from highest to lowest.

Source: The World Bank, indicator SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Retrieved: 2026-11-14.

The World Bank: Current health expenditure (% of GDP): Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO) (via World Development Indicators)

Original data provider, as recorded by the World Bank: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO).

Values are shown as published. Provider terms: The World Bank. All licences: Sources & licences.