Austria Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Austria's health spending was 11.50% in 2025, ranked 13th globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Austria's health spending stood at 11.50% in 2025, a decline of +0.33% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 11.50% by 2025. Austria ranked 13th globally.
Austria's health spending has experienced a notable increase over the past two and a half decades, with a peak of 12.19 in 2021 and a trough of 9.39 in 2000. The country's health spending as a percentage of GDP has steadily grown, reaching 11.50 in 2025, positioning it 13th globally. Notably, Austria's health spending has surpassed that of its European peers, with France ranking 14th at 11.28, while Japan ranks 12th at 11.68. This growth can be attributed to a combination of factors, including an aging population and the implementation of various healthcare reforms. As Austria's population continues to age, the country's health spending is likely to remain stable or increase moderately, driven by the need to address the healthcare needs of an increasingly elderly population. A shift in the country's economic trajectory or significant healthcare policy changes could alter this trend, but for now, Austria's health spending is expected to remain relatively stable.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 11.47% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 11.48% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 11.50% | - | - |
| 2025 | 11.50% | −0.33% | #13 |
| 2024 | 11.83% | +0.68% | #22 |
| 2023 | 11.15% | −0.07% | #178 |
| 2022 | 11.23% | −0.96% | #177 |
| 2021 | 12.19% | +0.77% | #181 |
| 2020 | 11.41% | +0.79% | #169 |
| 2019 | 10.63% | +0.11% | #174 |
| 2018 | 10.52% | −0.06% | #173 |
| 2017 | 10.57% | +0.05% | #176 |
| 2016 | 10.52% | +0.00% | #176 |
| 2015 | 10.52% | +0.01% | #177 |
| 2014 | 10.51% | +0.11% | #178 |
| 2013 | 10.41% | +0.10% | #175 |
| 2012 | 10.30% | +0.16% | #175 |
| 2011 | 10.14% | −0.18% | #173 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Austria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Austria's health spending was 11.50% in 2025. Ranked 13th globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from the previous year.
Austria's health spending peaked at 12.19% in 2021.
The lowest health spending in Austria was 9.39% in 2000.
Austria ranks 13th globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Austria's health spending is projected to reach 11.50% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Austria in 2025 was 11.50%. This ranks 13th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_austria_health-spending,
title = {Austria Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/austria/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}