Out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare in Estonia
Estonia: Out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare was 799.86 current international $ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare in Estonia, 2000–2024
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current international $.
Analysis
Estonia recorded 799.86 current international $ for out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 84.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare in Estonia peaked at 799.86 current international $ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 94.61 current international $, in 2001.
That places Estonia 38th out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare in Estonia, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 98.78 current international $ | — |
| 2001 | 94.61 current international $ | -4.2% |
| 2002 | 112.44 current international $ | +18.8% |
| 2003 | 141.91 current international $ | +26.2% |
| 2004 | 177.53 current international $ | +25.1% |
| 2005 | 202.21 current international $ | +13.9% |
| 2006 | 226.56 current international $ | +12.0% |
| 2007 | 263.96 current international $ | +16.5% |
| 2008 | 290.31 current international $ | +10.0% |
| 2009 | 297.28 current international $ | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 324.75 current international $ | +9.2% |
| 2011 | 335.68 current international $ | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 356.47 current international $ | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 406.51 current international $ | +14.0% |
| 2014 | 432.74 current international $ | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 459.91 current international $ | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 498.14 current international $ | +8.3% |
| 2017 | 554.25 current international $ | +11.3% |
| 2018 | 598.5 current international $ | +8.0% |
| 2019 | 646.51 current international $ | +8.0% |
| 2020 | 651.46 current international $ | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 733.4 current international $ | +12.6% |
| 2022 | 777.16 current international $ | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 775.02 current international $ | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 799.86 current international $ | +3.2% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 799.86 current international $ is below the median for high income countries, which is 820.22 current international $, 98% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 799.86 current international $ is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 807.03 current international $, 99% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 190.56 current international $ | 94.61 current international $ | 297.28 current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 461.35 current international $ | 324.75 current international $ | 646.51 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 747.38 current international $ | 651.46 current international $ | 799.86 current international $ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
- 35 Israel 826.24 current international $ compare
- 36 Cyprus 814.19 current international $ compare
- 37 Saint Kitts and Nevis 809.24 current international $ compare
- 39 Montenegro 765.73 current international $ compare
- 40 Argentina 755.94 current international $ compare
- 41 Luxembourg 749.05 current international $ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare in Estonia?
- Out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare in Estonia was 799.86 current international $ in 2024, according to Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 799.86 current international $ in 2024.
- What is the lowest out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 94.61 current international $ in 2001.
- How does Estonia rank for out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare?
- Estonia ranks 38th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 84.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Out-of-pocket spending is defined as direct payments made by individuals to health care providers at the time of service use. This data is adjusted for differences in living costs between countries, but it is not adjusted for inflation.