Poland Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Poland's health spending was 8.11% in 2025, ranked 66th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Poland's health spending stood at 8.11% in 2025, a rise of +0.04% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.11% by 2025. Poland ranked 66th globally.
Poland's health spending has exhibited a steady increase over the past 26 years, with the latest value standing at 8.11 percent of its GDP in 2025. This represents a significant rise from the trough of 5.27 percent in 2000. The country's health spending has now surpassed that of many of its peers, including Honduras, which ranks slightly higher at 8.21 percent. Notably, Poland's health spending has not yet reached the levels of some other European countries, such as Czechia, which also ranks at 8.21 percent. The all-time peak of 8.11 percent in 2025 suggests that Poland's health spending has reached a plateau. A continuation of this trend is expected unless significant changes occur in the country's healthcare system, such as increased investment in healthcare infrastructure or a shift towards more preventive care.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 8.92% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 8.51% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 8.11% | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.11% | +0.04% | #66 |
| 2024 | 8.06% | +0.93% | #5 |
| 2023 | 7.14% | +0.67% | #111 |
| 2022 | 6.47% | +0.10% | #93 |
| 2021 | 6.37% | −0.06% | #88 |
| 2020 | 6.43% | +0.04% | #93 |
| 2019 | 6.39% | +0.14% | #105 |
| 2018 | 6.25% | −0.29% | #102 |
| 2017 | 6.54% | −0.01% | #106 |
| 2016 | 6.55% | +0.18% | #103 |
| 2015 | 6.36% | −0.03% | #103 |
| 2014 | 6.39% | −0.06% | #109 |
| 2013 | 6.45% | +0.22% | #108 |
| 2012 | 6.23% | −0.02% | #107 |
| 2011 | 6.25% | −0.19% | #110 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Poland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Poland's health spending was 8.11% in 2025. Ranked 66th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Poland's health spending peaked at 8.11% in 2025.
The lowest health spending in Poland was 5.27% in 2000.
Poland ranks 66th globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Poland's health spending is projected to reach 8.11% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Poland in 2025 was 8.11%. This ranks 66th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_poland_health-spending,
title = {Poland Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/poland/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}