System of Health Accounts for Ireland 2023
Current Healthcare Expenditure in Ireland 2023 €33.5bn
up 6.9% on 2022
Equivalent to €6,349 per person
Breakdown of Spending
77% Government Spending
12% Voluntary Healthcare Payments
11% Household Direct Payments
Health Expenditure as a % of GDP
6.6% Ireland
9.1% OECD Average
Breakdown of Spending by Healthcare Provider
40% Hospital
21% GP/Dental/Healthcare centres
17% Residential setting
12% Pharmacy/Retailers of medical goods
10% All other providers
