Healthcare
Austria — Healthcare: Public Healthcare
Health system indicators for Austria, from World Bank Open Data: current health expenditure 11.8 % of GDP (2024); government share of current health expenditure 77 % (2023); out-of-pocket share of current health expenditure 16 % (2024); physicians 5.5 per 1,000 people (2023); hospital beds 6.7 per 1,000 people (2022); life expectancy at birth 82.0 years (2024).
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceWorld Bank — World Development Indicators (World Bank Open Data)Last reviewed: 2026-10-18
Why this matters
A relocating person should care about Austria's public healthcare due to its reputation for quality, but specific details about how it compares to other countries or its costs are unclear.
Key facts
- Current health expenditure: 11.8 % of GDP (2024)
- Government share of current health expenditure: 77 % (2023)
- Out-of-pocket share of current health expenditure: 16 % (2024)
- Physicians: 5.5 per 1,000 people (2023)
- Hospital beds: 6.7 per 1,000 people (2022)
- Life expectancy at birth: 82.0 years (2024)
Costs
- Health insurance premiums: varies by age, income, and other factors, as well as the specific insurance plan chosen
Required documents
- Proof of residence, possibly health insurance card, but exact requirements are unclear.
Common mistakes
- Assuming that public healthcare is the same in all regions of Austria; while generally high quality, specifics may vary by region.
What these figures do not cover
These are national statistics. Who is eligible for the public system, how a foreign resident enrols, what it costs and waiting times are not covered here.