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EU Healthcare Spending Hits €1.72 Trillion in 2023

11/17/2025

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In 2023, the European Union (EU) healthcare expenditure totaled €1,720 billion, 10% of GDP.
Germany led with €492 billion, while France spent €325 billion, Italy €179 billion, Spain €138 billion, and Portugal €29 billion at 10% of GDP.
Germany had the highest expenditure relative to GDP at 11.7%, with France at 11.5%.
EU per-person spending rose from €2,668 in 2014 to €3,835 in 2023, and Romania recorded the largest increase.

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In 2023, the European Union (EU) healthcare expenditure totaled €1,720 billion, 10% of GDP.
Germany led with €492 billion, while France spent €325 billion, Italy €179 billion, Spain €138 billion, and Portugal €29 billion at 10% of GDP.
Germany had the highest expenditure relative to GDP at 11.7%, with France at 11.5%.
EU per-person spending rose from €2,668 in 2014 to €3,835 in 2023, and Romania recorded the largest increase.