Healthcare Spending: Estonia
Estonia's healthcare spending is currently 7.836 % of GDP as of 2024. # Estonia Healthcare Spending Estonia allocated 7.
Current (2024)
7.836 % of GDP
+4.9% y/y
Peak (2024)
7.836 % of GDP
Low (2002)
4.702 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2024 · 25 pts
Healthcare Spending — Estonia
2000 — 2024
Healthcare Spending — Estonia
Analysis# Estonia Healthcare Spending
Estonia allocated 7.836% of its GDP to healthcare in 2024, reaching an all-time peak after more than two decades of growth. Since 2000, when healthcare spending stood at just 4.702% of GDP, the country has increased its health investment by 51.6%. The current spending level represents a substantial commitment to the healthcare sector, driven by population health needs and EU standards.
The most significant shift occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Spending jumped from 6.648% in 2019 to 7.472% in 2020, reflecting emergency healthcare demands. While spending dipped slightly to 6.936% in 2022, it rebounded to 7.471% in 2023 and continued climbing to the 2024 peak. This upward trajectory suggests Estonia remains committed to elevated healthcare investment levels moving forward.
Historical Data
25 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.836 % of GDP | +4.89% |
| 2023 | 7.471 % of GDP | +7.71% |
| 2022 | 6.936 % of GDP | -7.22% |
| 2021 | 7.476 % of GDP | +0.05% |
| 2020 | 7.472 % of GDP | +12.39% |
| 2019 | 6.648 % of GDP | +1.30% |
| 2018 | 6.563 % of GDP | +1.50% |
| 2017 | 6.466 % of GDP | -1.57% |
| 2016 | 6.569 % of GDP | +0.74% |
| 2015 | 6.521 % of GDP | +4.12% |
| 2014 | 6.263 % of GDP | +1.05% |
| 2013 | 6.198 % of GDP | +2.65% |
| 2012 | 6.038 % of GDP | -0.28% |
| 2011 | 6.055 % of GDP | -8.17% |
| 2010 | 6.594 % of GDP | -3.65% |
| 2009 | 6.844 % of GDP | +14.89% |
| 2008 | 5.957 % of GDP | +14.91% |
| 2007 | 5.184 % of GDP | +4.24% |
| 2006 | 4.973 % of GDP | -6.06% |
| 2005 | 5.294 % of GDP | -0.79% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5.336 % of GDP | +3.87% |
| 2003 | 5.137 % of GDP | +9.25% |
| 2002 | 4.702 % of GDP | -1.71% |
| 2001 | 4.784 % of GDP | -7.47% |
| 2000 | 5.17 % of GDP | — |
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