Denmark vs Ireland: Health care expenditure by function
Denmark
39,296
in 2025
Ireland
38,824
in 2025
Denmark rank
13th
Ireland rank
14th
Health care expenditure by function over time
- Denmark
- Ireland
How they compare
Denmark currently reports 39,296 against 38,824 in Ireland, a difference of 472.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 13th and Ireland ranks 14th of 33 countries.
Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28,410 | 20,081 | 8,330 | Denmark |
| 2020s | 36,603 | 32,444 | 4,160 | Denmark |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher health care expenditure by function, Denmark or Ireland?
- Denmark, at 39,296 against 38,824 in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in health care expenditure by function between Denmark and Ireland?
- 472, with Denmark ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Ireland?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2025.
- How do Denmark and Ireland rank globally for health care expenditure by function?
- Denmark ranks 13th and Ireland ranks 14th of 33 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Health care expenditure by function. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.