Ireland Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Ireland's health expenditure per capita was $7,532 in 2025, ranked 9th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Ireland's health expenditure per capita stood at $7,532 in 2025, a rise of +$137 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $7,532 by 2025. Ireland ranked 9th globally.
Ireland’s health expenditure per capita has risen dramatically over the 26‑year span from 1,564.84 in 2000 to a peak of 7,531.78 in 2025, placing the country ninth globally. This increase represents nearly a five‑fold jump and reflects sustained investment in health infrastructure, ageing demographics and the expansion of public health programmes. The trajectory mirrors that of other high‑spending nations; for example, Australia recorded 7,913.57 and Iceland 8,066.50 in the same year, underscoring a broader pattern among advanced economies. The trough in 2000 coincided with a period of fiscal consolidation, while the 2025 peak aligns with post‑pandemic reforms that boosted funding for hospitals and primary care. Although the upward trend suggests continued prioritisation of health services, future shifts could arise from fiscal pressures, demographic changes or policy reforms that either accelerate spending growth or impose new efficiency constraints.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $8,085 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $7,809 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $7,532 | - | - |
| 2025 | $7,532 | +$137 | #9 |
| 2024 | $7,395 | +$517 | #3 |
| 2023 | $6,878 | +$470 | #9 |
| 2022 | $6,408 | −$346 | #10 |
| 2021 | $6,754 | +$681 | #10 |
| 2020 | $6,073 | +$619 | #8 |
| 2019 | $5,454 | −$41 | #11 |
| 2018 | $5,495 | +$471 | #11 |
| 2017 | $5,024 | +$277 | #12 |
| 2016 | $4,747 | +$171 | #12 |
| 2015 | $4,576 | −$734 | #14 |
| 2014 | $5,310 | +$14 | #12 |
| 2013 | $5,296 | +$108 | #12 |
| 2012 | $5,187 | −$351 | #12 |
| 2011 | $5,538 | +$405 | #10 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ireland 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
Ireland's health expenditure per capita was $7,532 in 2025. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.
Ireland's health expenditure per capita peaked at $7,532 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Ireland was $1,565 in 2000.
Ireland ranks 9th 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.
Ireland's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $7,532 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Ireland in 2025 was $7,532. This ranks 9th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Ireland Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ireland/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}