Spain Health Spending
Current health expenditure as % of GDP SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS
Spain's health spending was 9.41% in 2025, ranked 38th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Spain's health spending stood at 9.41% in 2025, a rise of +0.19% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.41% by 2025. Spain ranked 38th globally.
Spain's health spending has experienced a notable increase over the past two and a half decades, with the latest figure standing at 9.41% of its GDP as of 2025. This represents a significant rise from the trough of 6.77% in 2001, reflecting the country's growing commitment to healthcare provision. The peak of 10.79% in 2020, however, suggests that the pace of increase may have slowed in recent years. A comparison with peer countries reveals that Spain is closely matched by the Netherlands, which boasts a health spending percentage of 9.43%, while Guinea-Bissau exceeds Spain with a slightly higher percentage of 9.42%. Historically, Spain's health spending as a percentage of GDP has trended upwards, with a notable acceleration in the early 2000s. As the Spanish economy continues to evolve, a sustained focus on healthcare reform and increased investment could potentially alter this trajectory, particularly if coupled with demographic changes and shifting societal priorities.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 9.30% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 9.41% | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.41% | +0.19% | #38 |
| 2023 | 9.22% | −0.46% | #149 |
| 2022 | 9.68% | −0.66% | #158 |
| 2021 | 10.34% | −0.45% | #162 |
| 2020 | 10.79% | +1.58% | #166 |
| 2019 | 9.22% | +0.14% | #160 |
| 2018 | 9.07% | +0.05% | #157 |
| 2017 | 9.02% | +0.14% | #158 |
| 2016 | 8.88% | −0.29% | #155 |
| 2015 | 9.18% | +0.02% | #159 |
| 2014 | 9.15% | +0.01% | #160 |
| 2013 | 9.14% | −0.08% | #163 |
| 2012 | 9.22% | +0.00% | #163 |
| 2011 | 9.22% | +0.05% | #162 |
| 2010 | 9.17% | +0.02% | #162 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Spain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Spain's health spending was 9.41% in 2025. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from the previous year.
Spain's health spending peaked at 10.79% in 2020.
The lowest health spending in Spain was 6.77% in 2001.
Spain ranks 38th globally in health spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Spain's health spending is projected to reach 9.41% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health spending of Spain in 2025 was 9.41%. This ranks 38th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_spain_health-spending,
title = {Spain Health Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/spain/health-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}