Canada has a system of health care that is financed through taxation and public funding. As of 2024, the total per capita expenditure in Canada for health care was estimated to be about ******* Canadian dollars. This is an increase from the previous years and a significant increase from the *****, just prior to the implementation of the 1984 Canadian Health Act. The Canadian health system Canada has one of the highest health expenditures as a percentage of GDP among developed countries. The Canadian health care system is funded and administered by the provinces and territories. There are several principles that the system is founded on: public administration of the system is non-profit, plans must be comprehensive, all residents must be able to access the public health care system, health care should be accessible to anyone anywhere in Canada, and there should be few barriers to accessing healthcare. Despite the attempts at making the system equal across Canada, there are still major differences. For example, Nunavut has some of the highest per capita provincial/territorial governmental health care spending in all of Canada. Health financing in Canada Between the public and private sectors of Canada’s health system, the public sector is responsible for a majority of the health expenditures. Provincial governments are responsible for most of the health care funding, followed by direct federal funds. Drug expenditures, however, are primarily financed through private sector resources.

The amount of provincial/territorial government spending per capita in Canada is highly dependent on territory or region. It was forecasted that in 2024, Nunavut would have the highest government health expenditures per capita among all territories and provinces with some ****** Canadian dollars being spent on health care per capita. Ontario, on the other hand, had one of the lowest government health expenditures per capita forecasted for 2024 with just ***** Canadian dollars being spent per person, less than a third of Nunavut. Health spending in Canada Canada is one of the countries with the highest health expenditures globally. Other countries include the U.S., Germany, and France. Health care spending in Canada, much like the rest of the world, has been increasing. Recent data suggests that hospitals, drugs, and physicians account for the largest proportions of health care spending in Canada. Canadian medication costs Despite being one of the top health expenses in Canada, the expenditures on drugs as a percentage of the total health spending in Canada has actually decreased over time. There are several drug classes that have exceeded others in terms of spending. Tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitors, antivirals for hepatitis C, and anti-neovascularization agents were the drug classes that accounted for the largest proportions of total public drug program spending in 2022. Alongside the increased spending in prescription drugs in Canada, non-prescription drug spending has also increased in Canada.

In 2024, the out-of-pocket health care payments in Canada were projected to come to an average of approximately ***** Canadian dollars per capita, an increase from the previous year. This statistic depicts the per capita out-of-pocket health care payments in Canada from 2010 to 2024.

In 2020, the per-person healthcare cost attributed to alcohol use in Canada was 165 Canadian dollars. Starting at 117 dollars in 2007, there was a gradual increase in the per-person healthcare costs related to alcohol use over the following thirteen years.

For the year 2024, health expenditures in Canada were forecasted to amount to **** percent of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP). This statistic displays the total health expenditure as a share of GDP in Canada from 1975 to 2022 and a forecast for the years 2023 and 2024.

Canada CA: Health Expenditure: Public: % of GDP data was reported at 7.412 % in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.576 % for 2013. Canada CA: Health Expenditure: Public: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 6.722 % from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2014, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.914 % in 2009 and a record low of 6.033 % in 1997. Canada CA: Health Expenditure: Public: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Public health expenditure consists of recurrent and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organizations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds.; ; World Health Organization Global Health Expenditure database (see http://apps.who.int/nha/database for the most recent updates).; Weighted average;

Canada CA: Number of People Spending More Than 25% of Household Consumption or Income on Out-of-Pocket Health Care Expenditure data was reported at 175,000.000 Person in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 127,000.000 Person for 2007. Canada CA: Number of People Spending More Than 25% of Household Consumption or Income on Out-of-Pocket Health Care Expenditure data is updated yearly, averaging 110,000.000 Person from Dec 1994 (Median) to 2010, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 175,000.000 Person in 2010 and a record low of 80,000.000 Person in 1994. Canada CA: Number of People Spending More Than 25% of Household Consumption or Income on Out-of-Pocket Health Care Expenditure data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. Number of people spending more than 25% of household consumption or income on out-of-pocket health care expenditure. Out-of-pocket health expenditure is defined as any spending incurred by a household when any member uses a health good or service to receive any type of care (preventive, curative, rehabilitative, long-term or palliative care); provided by any type of provider; for any type of disease, illness or health condition; in any type of setting (outpatient, inpatient, at home).;Global Health Observatory. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2023. (https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/themes/topics/financial-protection);Sum;This indicator is related to Sustainable Development Goal 3.8.2 [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].

6,112 (US dollars) in 2023. Current expenditures on health per capita in current US dollars. Estimates of current health expenditures include healthcare goods and services consumed during each year.

Canada CA: Health Expenditure per Capita data was reported at 5,291.746 USD in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5,619.376 USD for 2013. Canada CA: Health Expenditure per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 3,268.552 USD from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2014, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,719.027 USD in 2012 and a record low of 1,830.542 USD in 1995. Canada CA: Health Expenditure per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditures as a ratio of total population. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Data are in current U.S. dollars.; ; World Health Organization Global Health Expenditure database (see http://apps.who.int/nha/database for the most recent updates).; Weighted average;

Canada CA: Health Expenditure: Total: % of GDP data was reported at 10.450 % in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.665 % for 2013. Canada CA: Health Expenditure: Total: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 9.564 % from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2014, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.201 % in 2010 and a record low of 8.604 % in 1997. Canada CA: Health Expenditure: Total: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditure. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation.; ; World Health Organization Global Health Expenditure database (see http://apps.who.int/nha/database for the most recent updates).; Weighted average;

This bar chart displays health expenditure per capita (current US$) by region using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Canada. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

The Canadian health insurance market, valued at approximately $XX million in 2025, is projected to experience robust growth, driven by several key factors. An aging population necessitates increased healthcare spending and consequently, higher demand for both public and private insurance coverage. Rising prevalence of chronic diseases and lifestyle-related illnesses further fuels this demand. Furthermore, increasing disposable incomes and a growing awareness of health insurance benefits are contributing to market expansion. The market is segmented by product type (Private Health Insurance – including individual and group policies – and Public/Social Security Schemes), coverage term (short-term and long-term), and distribution channels (brokers/agents, banks, direct sales, companies, and others). Competition among major players like Manulife, Sun Life Financial, The Canada Life Assurance Company, and Ontario Blue Cross is intense, leading to product innovation and improved service offerings. Government initiatives promoting health insurance awareness and accessibility are also expected to positively impact market growth. However, challenges persist, including rising healthcare costs, regulatory hurdles, and the need for greater financial literacy among the population regarding health insurance options. The projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.83% suggests a significant expansion of the Canadian health insurance market through 2033. This growth will be largely influenced by evolving consumer preferences towards comprehensive coverage, technological advancements leading to improved claims processing and customer service, and the growing adoption of digital channels for insurance purchases. The market is expected to see a gradual shift towards more personalized and customized insurance plans, catering to the diverse needs and preferences of the population. Expansion in the private health insurance sector, particularly group policy coverage, is anticipated to contribute significantly to the overall market growth. Effective risk management strategies and robust regulatory frameworks will be crucial in mitigating potential challenges and sustaining the market's positive growth trajectory. Recent developments include: In October 2022, The Canada Life Assurance Company launches three new portfolios that offer clients convenience, protection, and value. Three new passively managed funds offer the convenience of an all-in-one managed portfolio, together with the same protection benefits offered by segregated fund policies., In November 2022: Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP), a leading travel insurance provider in North America, announced its partnership with Canada-based SoNomad to offer travel medical insurance. The soNomad Travel Medical Insurance policies are underwritten by the National Liability and Fire Insurance Company in Canada.. Notable trends are: Private Health Insurance in Canada and Its Implications on the Health Coverage.

BackgroundHuman health is dependent upon environmental health. Air pollution is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, and climate change has been identified as the single greatest public health threat of the 21st century. As a large, resource-intensive sector of the Canadian economy, healthcare itself contributes to pollutant emissions, both directly from facility and vehicle emissions and indirectly through the purchase of emissions-intensive goods and services. Together these are termed life cycle emissions. Here, we estimate the extent of healthcare-associated life cycle emissions as well as the public health damages they cause.Methods and findingsWe use a linked economic-environmental-epidemiological modeling framework to quantify pollutant emissions and their implications for public health, based on Canadian national healthcare expenditures over the period 2009–2015. Expenditures gathered by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) are matched to sectors in a national environmentally extended input-output (EEIO) model to estimate emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and >300 other pollutants. Damages to human health are then calculated using the IMPACT2002+ life cycle impact assessment model, considering uncertainty in the damage factors used. On a life cycle basis, Canada’s healthcare system was responsible for 33 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e), or 4.6% of the national total, as well as >200,000 tonnes of other pollutants. We link these emissions to a median estimate of 23,000 disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) lost annually from direct exposures to hazardous pollutants and from environmental changes caused by pollution, with an uncertainty range of 4,500–610,000 DALYs lost annually. A limitation of this national-level study is the use of aggregated data and multiple modeling steps to link healthcare expenditures to emissions to health damages. While informative on a national level, the applicability of these findings to guide decision-making at individual institutions is limited. Uncertainties related to national economic and environmental accounts, model representativeness, and classification of healthcare expenditures are discussed.ConclusionsOur results for GHG emissions corroborate similar estimates for the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States, with emissions from hospitals and pharmaceuticals being the most significant expenditure categories. Non-GHG emissions are responsible for the majority of health damages, predominantly related to particulate matter (PM). This work can guide efforts by Canadian healthcare professionals toward more sustainable practices.

This statistic shows the per capita health care spending in the United States, Canada and Germany from 2010 to 2017. In 2017, per capita health care spending in the U.S. stood at 10,209 U.S. dollars. That was more than twice as much as per capita spending in Canada.

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This scatter chart displays health expenditure per capita (current US$) against expense (% of GDP) in Canada. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

The objective of our study was to estimate direct healthcare costs incurred by a population-based sample of people with psychological distress or depression. We used the 2002 Canadian Community Health Survey on Mental Health and Well Being and categorized individuals as having psychological distress using the Kessler-6, major depressive disorder (MDD) using DSM-IV criteria and a comparison group of participants without MDD or psychological distress. Costs in 2013 USD were estimated by linking individuals to health administrative databases and following them until March 31, 2013. Our sample consisted of 9,965 individuals, of whom 651 and 409 had psychological distress and MDD, respectively. Although the age-and-sex adjusted per-capita costs were similarly high among the psychologically distressed ($3,364, 95% CI: $2,791, $3,937) and those with MDD ($3,210, 95% CI: $2,413, $4,008) compared to the comparison group ($2,629, 95% CI: $2,312, $2,945), the population-wide excess costs for psychological distress ($441 million) were more than twice that for MDD ($210 million) as there was a greater number of people with psychological distress than depression. We found substantial healthcare costs associated with psychological distress and depression, suggesting that psychological distress and MDD have a high cost burden and there may be public health intervention opportunities to relieve distress. Further research examining how individuals with these conditions use the healthcare system may provide insight into the allocation of limited healthcare resources while maintaining high quality care.

Canada CA: External Health Expenditure Per Capita: Current Price data was reported at 0.000 USD mn in 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 USD mn for 2022. Canada CA: External Health Expenditure Per Capita: Current Price data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 USD mn from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2023, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 USD mn in 2023 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in 2023. Canada CA: External Health Expenditure Per Capita: Current Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Current external expenditures on health per capita expressed in current US dollars. External sources are composed of direct foreign transfers and foreign transfers distributed by government encompassing all financial inflows into the national health system from outside the country.;World Health Organization Global Health Expenditure database (http://apps.who.int/nha/database). The data was retrieved on April 4, 2025.;Weighted average;

ObjectiveTo develop person-centered episodes of care (PCE) for community-dwelling individuals in the top fifth percentile of Ontario health care expenditures in order to: (1) describe the main clinical groupings for spending; and (2) identify patterns of spending by health sector (e.g. acute care, home care, physician billings) within and across PCE.Data sourcesData were drawn from population-based administrative databases for all publicly funded health care in Ontario, Canada in 2010/11.Study designThis study is a retrospective cohort study.Data collection/extraction methodsA total of 587,982 community-dwelling individuals were identified among those accounting for the top 5% of provincial health care expenditures between April 1, 2010 and March 31, 2011. PCE were defined as starting with an acute care admission and persisting through subsequent care settings and providers until individuals were without health system contact for 30 days. PCE were classified according to the clinical grouping for the initial admission. PCE and non-PCE costs were calculated and compared to provide a comprehensive measurement of total health system costs for the year.Principal findingsAmong this community cohort, 697,059 PCE accounted for nearly 70% ($11,815.3 million (CAD)) of total annual publicly-funded expenditures on high-cost community-dwelling individuals. The most common clinical groupings to start a PCE were Acute Planned Surgical (35.2%), Acute Unplanned Medical (21.0%) and Post-Admission Events (10.8%). Median PCE costs ranged from $3,865 (IQR = $1,712-$10,919) for Acute Planned Surgical to $20,687 ($12,207-$39,579) for Post-Admission Events. Inpatient acute ($8,194.5 million) and inpatient rehabilitation ($434.6 million) health sectors accounted for the largest proportions of allocated PCE spending over the year.ConclusionsOur study provides a novel methodological approach to categorize high-cost health system users into meaningful person-centered episodes. This approach helps to explain how costs are attributable within individuals across sectors and has applications in episode-based payment formulas and quality monitoring.

In 2024, public sector health expenditures in Canada were estimated to increase by *** percent in comparison to 2023. While the private sector health spending is estimated to increase by *** percent in 2024 compared to the previous year. This statistic displays the annual percent change in private and public sector health expenditures in Canada from 1976 to 2022 and forecasts for the years 2023 and 2024. Public and private health expenditure in CanadaCanada’s health care system is publicly funded, however, many of its services are offered through private companies. Both private and public health expenditure in Canada have increased over the last decades. In 2021, public and private expenditures increased by *** and five percent, respectively. In Canada, physician and hospital costs are usually covered by the provincial governments; however, patients often have to pay for such services and goods like prescription drugs, dental care, and eye care by private means. There are also many private facilities offering services such as imaging, diagnostic tests, and lower-risk surgeries. In 2023, provincial governments spent an estimated *** billion Canadian dollars on health care. The Canadian Health Act was passed in 1984 by the federal government stating that all citizens would have an universally accessible and comprehensive health care. While public per capita health expenditure in Canada wasn't the highest compared to other OECD countries, its private per capita health spending was the second highest in the American continent after the United States in 2022. Around ** percent of health expenditures are considered public, and the rest is considered private in Canada.