Portugal Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Portugal's health spending was 9.99% in 2025, ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Portugal's health spending stood at 9.99% in 2025, a decline of +0.25% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.99% by 2025. Portugal ranked 32nd globally.
Portugal's health spending has shown a notable increase over the past two decades, with the latest value standing at 9.99% of its GDP in 2025. This represents a significant improvement from the trough of 8.60% in 2000, indicating a substantial shift in the country's healthcare priorities. The all-time peak of 11.22% in 2021 highlights the country's commitment to investing in healthcare, with Cuba, a peer country, also displaying a strong stance on health spending, albeit at a higher rate of 10.07% in 2025. In comparison, Portugal's health spending lags behind that of Slovenia, which ranks 9.73% in 2025. The upward trend in health spending is expected to continue, driven by Portugal's growing economy and increasing demand for healthcare services. However, a decline in government funding or rising healthcare costs could potentially alter the trajectory of this trend, necessitating a reevaluation of Portugal's healthcare priorities.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 9.64% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 9.81% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 9.99% | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.99% | −0.25% | #32 |
| 2024 | 10.24% | +0.21% | #15 |
| 2023 | 10.03% | −0.52% | #164 |
| 2022 | 10.55% | −0.67% | #171 |
| 2021 | 11.22% | +0.70% | #173 |
| 2020 | 10.52% | +1.01% | #161 |
| 2019 | 9.51% | +0.09% | #164 |
| 2018 | 9.42% | +0.09% | #161 |
| 2017 | 9.33% | −0.07% | #163 |
| 2016 | 9.40% | +0.07% | #163 |
| 2015 | 9.33% | −0.00% | #163 |
| 2014 | 9.34% | −0.06% | #163 |
| 2013 | 9.39% | −0.25% | #164 |
| 2012 | 9.64% | −0.08% | #167 |
| 2011 | 9.72% | −0.30% | #166 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal 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
Portugal's health spending was 9.99% in 2025. Ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from the previous year.
Portugal's health spending peaked at 11.22% in 2021.
The lowest health spending in Portugal was 8.60% in 2000.
Portugal ranks 32nd globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Portugal's health spending is projected to reach 9.99% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Portugal in 2025 was 9.99%. This ranks 32nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_health-spending,
title = {Portugal Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}