Ireland Government Health Expenditure (% of GDP)
Ireland Government Health Expenditure (% of GDP) published by Eurostat, covering Ireland at annual frequency (2005–2023).
Ireland (2023)
4.9
% of GDP
+0.3pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.3pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
13
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.9 | +0.3pp |
| 2022 | 4.6 | -0.3pp |
| 2021 | 4.9 | -0.5pp |
| 2020 | 5.4 | +0.5pp |
| 2019 | 4.8 | -0.1pp |
| 2018 | 4.9 | -0.1pp |
| 2017 | 5.0 | -0.3pp |
| 2016 | 5.3 | +0.2pp |
| 2015 | 5.1 | -1.5pp |
| 2014 | 6.6 | -0.6pp |
| 2013 | 7.1 | -0.4pp |
| 2012 | 7.5 | +0.0pp |
| 2011 | 7.5 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Ireland recorded 4.9 % of GDP in 2023. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.3pp. The historical series (2005–2023) shows a peak of 7.5 in 2011 and a trough of 4.6 in 2022.
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 ireland government health expenditure (% of gdp) in Ireland, 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 7.5 % of GDP in 2011 and reached its lowest recorded value of 4.6 in 2022. The latest reading of 4.9 in 2023 represents a year-on-year change of +0.3pp.