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Greece Health Spending

Current health expenditure as % of GDP  SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS

8.52% +0.13% (+1.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #58 Global Peak 9.62% (2010) Source World Bank

Greece Health Spending (2000–2025)

Overview

Greece's health spending stood at 8.52% in 2025, a rise of +0.13% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.52% by 2025. Greece ranked 58th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 8.49% - -
2025* trend 8.52% - -
2025 8.52% +0.13% #58
2023 8.39% −0.06% #137
2022 8.45% −0.58% #137
2021 9.03% −0.35% #140
2020 9.38% +1.26% #148
2019 8.12% +0.04% #138
2018 8.07% −0.04% #142
2017 8.11% −0.34% #144
2016 8.45% +0.18% #146
2015 8.27% +0.32% #144
2014 7.94% −0.58% #140
2013 8.52% −0.52% #149
2012 9.04% −0.14% #159
2011 9.19% −0.43% #161
2010 9.62% +0.08% #165
Show all years (2000-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.2% GDP growth 1.4% Unemployment 10.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Greece matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1996. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greece's health spending?

Greece's health spending was 8.52% in 2025. Ranked 58th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Greece?

Greece's health spending peaked at 9.62% in 2010.

What was the lowest health spending in Greece?

The lowest health spending in Greece was 7.51% in 2000.

How does Greece rank in health spending?

Greece ranks 58th globally in health spending as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for health spending?

The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected health spending of Greece in 2025?

Greece's health spending is projected to reach 8.52% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of Greece in 2025?

The health spending of Greece in 2025 was 8.52%. This ranks 58th in the world.

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