Slovenia Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Slovenia's health spending was 9.73% in 2025, ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Slovenia's health spending stood at 9.73% in 2025, a decline of +0.15% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.73% by 2025. Slovenia ranked 33rd globally.
Slovenia's health spending has experienced a steady increase over the past two and a half decades, with the country's expenditure on healthcare reaching 9.73% of its GDP in 2025, ranking it 33rd globally. Notably, the all-time peak of 9.88% was reached in 2024, indicating a recent surge in health-related expenditures. Conversely, the lowest point of 7.54% was recorded in 2007, during the global financial crisis. Compared to its peer countries, Slovenia's health spending lags behind that of Portugal, which has a slightly higher expenditure of 9.99%. The World Bank data suggests a consistent upward trend in health spending, with Slovenia's expenditure increasing from 7.85% in 2000. A continued increase in healthcare expenditure is expected to be driven by demographic changes, advances in medical technology, and shifting societal priorities. However, a potential shift in the country's healthcare policy or a significant economic downturn could alter the trajectory of Slovenia's health spending trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 9.84% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 9.78% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 9.73% | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.73% | −0.15% | #33 |
| 2024 | 9.88% | +0.58% | #12 |
| 2023 | 9.30% | −0.33% | #152 |
| 2022 | 9.63% | +0.10% | #157 |
| 2021 | 9.53% | +0.04% | #150 |
| 2020 | 9.49% | +0.92% | #149 |
| 2019 | 8.57% | +0.21% | #148 |
| 2018 | 8.35% | +0.09% | #149 |
| 2017 | 8.26% | −0.31% | #146 |
| 2016 | 8.57% | −0.01% | #148 |
| 2015 | 8.58% | −0.01% | #150 |
| 2014 | 8.58% | −0.26% | #152 |
| 2013 | 8.84% | +0.05% | #157 |
| 2012 | 8.79% | +0.19% | #154 |
| 2011 | 8.60% | −0.04% | #151 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Slovenia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Slovenia's health spending was 9.73% in 2025. Ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year.
Slovenia's health spending peaked at 9.88% in 2024.
The lowest health spending in Slovenia was 7.54% in 2007.
Slovenia ranks 33rd globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Slovenia's health spending is projected to reach 9.73% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Slovenia in 2025 was 9.73%. This ranks 33rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_slovenia_health-spending,
title = {Slovenia Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/slovenia/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}