Italy Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Italy's health expenditure per capita was $3,426 in 2025, ranked 29th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Italy's health expenditure per capita stood at $3,426 in 2025, a rise of +$28 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $3,426 by 2025. Italy ranked 29th globally.
Italy’s health expenditure per capita has risen sharply from the all‑time trough of 1,524.24 in 2000 to a 2025 level of 3,425.78, placing the country 29th globally and just below peers such as Cyprus (3,413.75) and Slovenia (3,518.04). The upward trajectory peaked in 2008 at 3,483.39, a level that remains only marginally above the current figure, indicating that the rapid growth of the early 2000s has largely plateaued over the past decade and a half. The 26‑year coverage shows a more than two‑fold increase, reflecting expanded public and private spending on medical services, pharmaceuticals, and preventive care, while demographic aging and rising chronic disease prevalence have sustained demand. Comparatively, Japan’s per‑capita spending of 3,552.96 underscores the higher investment required to match the health outcomes of more advanced systems. Continued pressure from an aging population and potential policy reforms aimed at efficiency could shape the future path of Italy’s health spending.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $3,535 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $3,480 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $3,426 | - | - |
| 2025 | $3,426 | +$28 | #29 |
| 2024 | $3,398 | +$114 | #14 |
| 2023 | $3,283 | +$129 | #28 |
| 2022 | $3,155 | −$260 | #28 |
| 2021 | $3,415 | +$356 | #28 |
| 2020 | $3,059 | +$150 | #28 |
| 2019 | $2,909 | −$123 | #28 |
| 2018 | $3,031 | +$180 | #26 |
| 2017 | $2,851 | +$116 | #26 |
| 2016 | $2,735 | +$28 | #26 |
| 2015 | $2,707 | −$483 | #24 |
| 2014 | $3,190 | +$51 | #24 |
| 2013 | $3,140 | +$69 | #24 |
| 2012 | $3,071 | −$288 | #23 |
| 2011 | $3,359 | +$168 | #24 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Italy matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1986. 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
Italy's health expenditure per capita was $3,426 in 2025. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from the previous year.
Italy's health expenditure per capita peaked at $3,483 in 2008.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Italy was $1,524 in 2000.
Italy ranks 29th 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.
Italy's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $3,426 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Italy in 2025 was $3,426. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Italy Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/italy/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}