Germany Government Health Expenditure (% of GDP)
Germany Government Health Expenditure (% of GDP) published by Eurostat, covering Germany at annual frequency (2005–2023).
Germany (2023)
0.9
% of GDP
-0.6pp YoY
YoY Change
-0.6pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
19
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.9 | -0.6pp |
| 2022 | 1.5 | +0.1pp |
| 2021 | 1.4 | +0.3pp |
| 2020 | 1.2 | +0.4pp |
| 2019 | 0.8 | +0.0pp |
| 2018 | 0.7 | +0.0pp |
| 2017 | 0.7 | -0.0pp |
| 2016 | 0.8 | +0.0pp |
| 2015 | 0.8 | +0.0pp |
| 2014 | 0.7 | +0.0pp |
| 2013 | 0.7 | +0.0pp |
| 2012 | 0.7 | +0.0pp |
| 2011 | 0.7 | -0.0pp |
| 2010 | 0.7 | -0.0pp |
| 2009 | 0.8 | +0.1pp |
| 2008 | 0.7 | +0.0pp |
| 2007 | 0.7 | -0.0pp |
| 2006 | 0.7 | -0.0pp |
| 2005 | 0.8 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Germany recorded 0.9 % of GDP in 2023. The most recent year-on-year change was -0.6pp. The historical series (2005–2023) shows a peak of 1.5 in 2022 and a trough of 0.7 in 2008.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability within the European statistical framework.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks germany government health expenditure (% of gdp) in Germany, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2005–2023 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2023. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 1.5 % of GDP in 2022 and reached its lowest recorded value of 0.7 in 2008. The latest reading of 0.9 in 2023 represents a year-on-year change of -0.6pp.