Healthcare Spending: Finland
Finland's healthcare spending is currently 10.474 % of GDP as of 2023. # Finland Healthcare Spending Finland allocated 10.
Current (2023)
10.474 % of GDP
+7.5% y/y
Peak (2023)
10.474 % of GDP
Low (2000)
7.095 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2023 · 24 pts
Healthcare Spending — Finland
2000 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — Finland
Analysis# Finland Healthcare Spending
Finland allocated 10.474% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, reaching its highest level since 2000. This represents a dramatic 47.6% increase from the all-time low of 7.095% recorded in 2000. The country's healthcare spending trajectory shows substantial growth over two decades, with the current figure reflecting Finland's commitment to maintaining one of Europe's most comprehensive health systems.
The period from 2014 to 2018 marked a notable decline, dropping from 9.831% to 9.106%—the lowest point in over a decade. Since 2019, however, spending has reversed course, climbing steadily upward through 2023. The 2020 increase to 9.7% likely reflects pandemic-related pressures, while continued growth through 2023 suggests Finland is prioritizing expanded healthcare capacity and services.
Historical Data
24 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10.474 % of GDP | +7.51% |
| 2022 | 9.742 % of GDP | -1.70% |
| 2021 | 9.91 % of GDP | +2.16% |
| 2020 | 9.7 % of GDP | +5.17% |
| 2019 | 9.223 % of GDP | +1.28% |
| 2018 | 9.106 % of GDP | -0.92% |
| 2017 | 9.191 % of GDP | -2.80% |
| 2016 | 9.456 % of GDP | -2.52% |
| 2015 | 9.7 % of GDP | -1.33% |
| 2014 | 9.831 % of GDP | -0.14% |
| 2013 | 9.845 % of GDP | +2.37% |
| 2012 | 9.617 % of GDP | +4.09% |
| 2011 | 9.239 % of GDP | +1.06% |
| 2010 | 9.142 % of GDP | -0.22% |
| 2009 | 9.162 % of GDP | +9.80% |
| 2008 | 8.344 % of GDP | +3.22% |
| 2007 | 8.084 % of GDP | -2.44% |
| 2006 | 8.286 % of GDP | -0.04% |
| 2005 | 8.289 % of GDP | +2.84% |
| 2004 | 8.06 % of GDP | +1.51% |
Show all 24 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7.94 % of GDP | +4.06% |
| 2002 | 7.63 % of GDP | +5.21% |
| 2001 | 7.252 % of GDP | +2.21% |
| 2000 | 7.095 % of GDP | — |
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