System of Health Accounts for Ireland 2021
Total Healthcare Expenditure in Ireland 2021 €28.6bn
up 8% on 2020
Equivalent to €5,560 per person
Breakdown of Spending
77% Government Spending
12% Voluntary Healthcare Payments
11% Household Direct Payments
Health Expenditure as a % of GDP
6.7% Ireland
10.4% OECD Average
Breakdown of Spending by Healthcare Provider
37% Hospital
21% GP/Dental/Healthcare centres
17% Residential setting
12% Pharmacy/Retailers of medical goods
13% All other providers
