1975 - 2022 Dataset
Historical spending patterns and projections
Key Finding:
Private sector accounts for 46% of total health spending, highlighting the significant role of private healthcare in Canada.
2020 saw the highest GDP percentage (13.5%) due to COVID-19 response measures
Average annual growth of 7.3% over 48 years, outpacing inflation
Provincial governments remain the largest public spender at 35.2%
Crossed $8,000 per person for the first time in 2021
Last 5 years of health expenditure data
| Year | Total (Millions) | Per Capita | % of GDP | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $264.1 | $7068 | 11.0% | ↑ 4.2% |
| 2019 | $280.8 | $7423 | 11.3% | ↑ 6.3% |
| 2020 | $296.5 | $7816 | 13.5% | ↑ 5.6% |
| 2021 | $310.9 | $8128 | 12.8% | ↑ 4.9% |
| 2022 | $329.6 | $8449 | 12.5% | ↑ 6% |
Normalized view of key health expenditure metrics (Base year 2000 = 100)