Greece Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Greece's health expenditure per capita was $2,116 in 2025, ranked 41st globally. This represents a 7.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Greece's health expenditure per capita stood at $2,116 in 2025, a rise of +$154 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $2,116 by 2025. Greece ranked 41st globally.
Greece’s health expenditure per capita has risen sharply from the all‑time trough of 885.41 in 2000 to a World Bank‑reported 2,116.36 in 2025, placing it 41st globally. The ascent peaked in 2008 at 2,840.51 before a modest decline and subsequent recovery, reflecting the fiscal constraints of the sovereign‑debt crisis and the gradual restoration of public spending thereafter. Over the 25‑year span, Greece’s spending now aligns closely with Poland’s 2,115.43 and exceeds the Slovak Republic’s 2,051.83, indicating convergence with other middle‑income European economies that have similarly expanded health budgets. The upward trajectory is driven by demographic ageing, higher demand for chronic‑disease care, and EU structural funds supporting health‑system reforms. Continued pressure from an ageing population and potential fiscal tightening could moderate growth, but sustained investment in preventive care and digital health is likely to keep per‑capita spending on an upward path.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $2,204 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $2,116 | - | - |
| 2025 | $2,116 | +$154 | #41 |
| 2023 | $1,963 | +$194 | #41 |
| 2022 | $1,768 | −$78 | #44 |
| 2021 | $1,846 | +$172 | #41 |
| 2020 | $1,675 | +$106 | #40 |
| 2019 | $1,569 | −$34 | #42 |
| 2018 | $1,603 | +$93 | #41 |
| 2017 | $1,510 | −$3 | #40 |
| 2016 | $1,513 | +$32 | #38 |
| 2015 | $1,481 | −$219 | #38 |
| 2014 | $1,700 | −$132 | #36 |
| 2013 | $1,832 | −$116 | #34 |
| 2012 | $1,948 | −$391 | #29 |
| 2011 | $2,339 | −$225 | #27 |
| 2010 | $2,564 | −$245 | #26 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Greece matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1996. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw health expenditure per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Greece's health expenditure per capita was $2,116 in 2025. Ranked 41st globally. This represents a 7.8% increase from the previous year.
Greece's health expenditure per capita peaked at $2,841 in 2008.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Greece was $885 in 2000.
Greece ranks 41st 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.
Greece's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $2,116 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Greece in 2025 was $2,116. This ranks 41st in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Greece Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/greece/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
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year = {2026}
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