Costs, financing - Data, indicatorsShare in GDP
Health care system costs as percentage of GDP
| Year | % of GDP |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 9.6% |
| 1996 | 9.9% |
| 1997 | 10.0% |
| 1998 | 10.1% |
| 1999 | 10.2% |
| 2000 | 10.2% |
| 2001 | 10.6% |
| 2002 | 10.9% |
| 2003 | 11.3% |
| 2004 | 11.3% |
| 2005 | 11.2% |
| 2006 | 10.8% |
| 2007 | 10.6% |
| 2008 | 10.7% |
| 2009 | 11.4% |
| 20101 | 11.4% |
The gross domestic product (GDP) measures the final result of the production activities of a national economy. The percentage share of health costs in GDP is a rate that shows which percentage share of a country's economic resources are used for the health care system.
The increase in the share of health care costs in GDP indicates which additional means were needed for the health care system. If economic growth can no longer cover cost trends, a cost transfer results between the direct payers - private households, social insurances – and the public sector.
The increase in the share of health care costs in GDP indicates which additional means were needed for the health care system. If economic growth can no longer cover cost trends, a cost transfer results between the direct payers - private households, social insurances – and the public sector.
Health costs as percentage of gross domestic product
| Countries | % of GDP |
|---|---|
| USA | 17.4% |
| Netherlands | 12.0% |
| France | 11.8% |
| Germany | 11.6% |
| Canada | 11.4% |
| Switzerland | 11.4% |
| Sweden | 10.0% |
| United Kingdom | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 9.5% |
| Spain | 9.5% |
| Italy | 9.5% |
| Finland | 9.2% |
Last updated: 03.04.2012