System of Health Accounts for Ireland 2024
Current Healthcare Expenditure in Ireland for 2024 was €36.3bn, an increase of 9.1% on 2023 and Equivalent to €6,566 per person
Breakdown of Spending
78% was funded by Government Spending
12% by Voluntary Healthcare Payments
10% by Household Direct Payments
Health Expenditure as a % of GDP
6.5% Ireland
9.3% OECD Average
Breakdown of Spending by Healthcare Provider
41% was spent in Hospital
21% in GP/Dental/Healthcare centres
17% in Residential setting
11% in Pharmacy/Retailers of medical goods
10% by All other providers
