Australia Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Australia's health expenditure per capita was $7,914 in 2025, ranked 8th globally. This represents a 13.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Australia's health expenditure per capita stood at $7,914 in 2025, a rise of +$933 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $7,914 by 2025. Australia ranked 8th globally.
Australia’s health expenditure per capita has risen dramatically over the 25‑year series, climbing from 1,626.73 in 2000 to an all‑time peak of 7,913.57 in 2025, the eighth‑highest level worldwide. The low point of 1,550.37 in 2001 marked the beginning of a sustained upward trajectory that accelerated after the early 2010s as the government expanded universal coverage and aged‑related demand grew. By 2025 the Australian figure exceeds that of Ireland (7,531.78) and approaches the levels of Iceland (8,066.50) and Luxembourg (8,218.35), reflecting a pattern of high‑income OECD nations investing heavily in health services. The long‑run increase outpaces Germany’s 6,893.87, underscoring Australia’s commitment to expanding public health spending despite a relatively modest population. If demographic pressures intensify and fiscal capacity remains stable, the upward trend is likely to continue, though a shift toward cost‑containment reforms could moderate future growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $8,277 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $7,914 | - | - |
| 2025 | $7,914 | +$933 | #8 |
| 2023 | $6,980 | +$256 | #8 |
| 2022 | $6,724 | −$368 | #8 |
| 2021 | $7,092 | +$1,124 | #8 |
| 2020 | $5,968 | +$425 | #10 |
| 2019 | $5,543 | −$300 | #10 |
| 2018 | $5,844 | +$73 | #10 |
| 2017 | $5,771 | +$352 | #9 |
| 2016 | $5,418 | +$147 | #9 |
| 2015 | $5,272 | −$826 | #9 |
| 2014 | $6,098 | +$286 | #9 |
| 2013 | $5,812 | −$227 | #9 |
| 2012 | $6,039 | +$162 | #7 |
| 2011 | $5,877 | +$929 | #8 |
| 2010 | $4,948 | +$959 | #10 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Australia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw health expenditure per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Australia's health expenditure per capita was $7,914 in 2025. Ranked 8th globally. This represents a 13.4% increase from the previous year.
Australia's health expenditure per capita peaked at $7,914 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Australia was $1,550 in 2001.
Australia ranks 8th globally in health expenditure per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Australia's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $7,914 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Australia in 2025 was $7,914. This ranks 8th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Australia Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/australia/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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