Norway Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Norway's health expenditure per capita was $8,975 in 2025, ranked 4th globally. This represents a 8.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Norway's health expenditure per capita stood at $8,975 in 2025, a rise of +$679 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $8,975 by 2025. Norway ranked 4th globally.
Norway’s health expenditure per capita has risen sharply from the all‑time trough of 2,948.93 in 2000 to a 2025 level of 8,975.20, placing the country fourth globally and just above Monaco’s 8,226.87. The upward trajectory peaked in 2013 at 9,241.27 before a modest decline to the current figure, reflecting the combined impact of demographic ageing, expanded universal coverage, and sustained public investment in medical technology. Over the 25‑year span, per‑capita spending more than tripled, outpacing many peer economies such as Luxembourg, yet remaining below the levels of Liechtenstein (12,219.35) and Switzerland (12,756.51). The long‑term trend suggests continued growth as Norway pursues higher quality care and addresses rising chronic disease prevalence, although future fiscal constraints or policy shifts toward cost‑containment could temper the pace of increase.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $9,120 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $8,975 | - | - |
| 2025 | $8,975 | +$679 | #4 |
| 2023 | $8,296 | −$396 | #4 |
| 2022 | $8,693 | −$471 | #4 |
| 2021 | $9,163 | +$1,339 | #4 |
| 2020 | $7,825 | −$183 | #4 |
| 2019 | $8,007 | −$265 | #4 |
| 2018 | $8,272 | +$456 | #4 |
| 2017 | $7,816 | +$324 | #4 |
| 2016 | $7,492 | −$74 | #4 |
| 2015 | $7,567 | −$1,550 | #4 |
| 2014 | $9,116 | −$125 | #3 |
| 2013 | $9,241 | +$271 | #3 |
| 2012 | $8,970 | +$70 | #1 |
| 2011 | $8,900 | +$1,041 | #2 |
| 2010 | $7,860 | +$558 | #2 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Norway 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
Norway's health expenditure per capita was $8,975 in 2025. Ranked 4th globally. This represents a 8.2% increase from the previous year.
Norway's health expenditure per capita peaked at $9,241 in 2013.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Norway was $2,949 in 2000.
Norway ranks 4th 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.
Norway's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $8,975 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Norway in 2025 was $8,975. This ranks 4th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Norway Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/norway/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}