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OECD countries spent 9.3% of their GDP on health in 2024

Nov 16, 2025

Paris [France], November 16: Member states of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) spent 9.3% of their GDP on health in 2024, less than the peak during COVID-19, but higher than pre-pandemic levels. In 16 OECD countries, health spending accounts for at least 10% of GDP, and in the average OECD country, public spending on health represents 15% of government expenditure, according to a new OECD report.

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