Healthcare
Estonia — Healthcare: Public Healthcare
Health system indicators for Estonia, from World Bank Open Data: current health expenditure 7.8 % of GDP (2024); government share of current health expenditure 76 % (2023); out-of-pocket share of current health expenditure 21 % (2024); physicians 3.5 per 1,000 people (2022); hospital beds 4.1 per 1,000 people (2023); life expectancy at birth 79.3 years (2024).
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceWorld Bank — World Development Indicators (World Bank Open Data)Last reviewed: 2026-10-18
Key facts
- Current health expenditure: 7.8 % of GDP (2024)
- Government share of current health expenditure: 76 % (2023)
- Out-of-pocket share of current health expenditure: 21 % (2024)
- Physicians: 3.5 per 1,000 people (2022)
- Hospital beds: 4.1 per 1,000 people (2023)
- Life expectancy at birth: 79.3 years (2024)
Steps
- Obtaining Public Healthcare — Details are unclear how a foreigner can access Estonian public healthcare, possibly through registration with a local municipality or health insurance.
Costs
- Health Insurance Fee: €272 (per month)
Timelines
- Average Consultation Time: 20-40 minutes
Common mistakes
- Assuming public healthcare is free or easily accessible without researching the specific requirements.
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.