Germany—Health Expenditure (% of GDP, WHO)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #9 of 193Series years: 2000–2023
Latest Value
11.7%
2023
YoY Change
-5.6%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#9
of 193 countries
Maximum
12.7%
2021
Minimum
9.8%
2000
CAGR
+0.8%
24 years
Last
11.7%
Previous
12.4%
Highest
12.7%
Lowest
9.8%
Unit
percent of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Germany's health expenditure (% of GDP, WHO) was 11.7% in 2023, ranking #9 out of 193 countries. This represents a -5.6% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 12.7% (2021) and the lowest was 9.8% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
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| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11.7% | -5.6% |
| 2022 | 12.4% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 12.7% | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 12.5% | +9.1% |
| 2019 | 11.4% | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 11.2% | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 11.1% | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 11.0% | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 10.9% | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 10.8% | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 10.7% | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 10.6% | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 10.5% | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 10.8% | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 11.0% | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 10.0% | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 10.0% | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 10.1% | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 10.0% | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 10.2% | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 10.0% | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 9.8% | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 9.8% |
Top Countries — Health Expenditure (% of GDP, WHO)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuvalu | 27.1% | 2023 |
| 2 | Nauru | 18.2% | 2023 |
| 3 | United States | 16.7% | 2023 |
| 4 | Afghanistan | 15.0% | 2023 |
| 5 | Marshall Islands | 13.4% | 2023 |
| 6 | Liberia | 13.0% | 2023 |
| 7 | Micronesia | 12.9% | 2023 |
| 8 | Lesotho | 12.6% | 2023 |
| 9 | Germany | 11.7% | 2023 |
| 10 | Switzerland | 11.7% | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Current health expenditure under SHA2011 as a share of GDP.
Methodology
WHO Global Health Expenditure Database (GHED), based on country health accounts under SHA2011; figures may be revised
Unit
percent of GDP
Source: World Health Organization (Global Health Observatory)Available series: 2000–2023View original source →