Healthcare Spending: Switzerland
Switzerland's healthcare spending is currently 11.691 % of GDP as of 2023. # Switzerland Healthcare Spending Switzerland allocated 11.
Current (2023)
11.691 % of GDP
+0.8% y/y
Peak (2020)
11.99 % of GDP
Low (2000)
9.134 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2023 · 24 pts
Healthcare Spending — Switzerland
2000 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — Switzerland
Analysis# Switzerland Healthcare Spending
Switzerland allocated 11.691% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, positioning the country among the world's highest spenders. This figure remains just below the all-time peak of 11.99% reached in 2020, and substantially higher than the 9.134% recorded in 2000. Over the past 23 years, healthcare spending has climbed 28.0%, reflecting consistent upward pressure on the Swiss health system.
The most pronounced spike occurred during 2019–2020, when spending surged from 11.426% to 11.99%, likely driven by pandemic-related costs. A modest decline followed in 2021–2022, dropping to 11.599%, before rebounding slightly in 2023. With spending hovering near historic highs and showing no sustained downward movement, Switzerland's healthcare expenditure trajectory suggests continued elevation relative to economic output.
Historical Data
24 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11.691 % of GDP | +0.79% |
| 2022 | 11.599 % of GDP | -3.01% |
| 2021 | 11.959 % of GDP | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 11.99 % of GDP | +4.94% |
| 2019 | 11.426 % of GDP | +2.03% |
| 2018 | 11.199 % of GDP | -1.55% |
| 2017 | 11.375 % of GDP | +1.54% |
| 2016 | 11.202 % of GDP | +2.02% |
| 2015 | 10.98 % of GDP | +2.86% |
| 2014 | 10.675 % of GDP | +0.76% |
| 2013 | 10.594 % of GDP | +2.51% |
| 2012 | 10.335 % of GDP | +2.29% |
| 2011 | 10.104 % of GDP | +1.13% |
| 2010 | 9.991 % of GDP | -1.49% |
| 2009 | 10.142 % of GDP | +6.40% |
| 2008 | 9.532 % of GDP | +1.22% |
| 2007 | 9.417 % of GDP | -1.70% |
| 2006 | 9.58 % of GDP | -4.75% |
| 2005 | 10.058 % of GDP | -1.64% |
| 2004 | 10.226 % of GDP | +0.88% |
Show all 24 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10.137 % of GDP | +2.60% |
| 2002 | 9.88 % of GDP | +4.44% |
| 2001 | 9.46 % of GDP | +3.57% |
| 2000 | 9.134 % of GDP | — |
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