evidence: The amount spent on health care compared to the size of the overall economy varies over time owing to differences in both the growth of health spending and overall economic growth. During the 1990s and early 2000s, OECD countries generally saw health spending outpace the rest of the economy, leading to an almost continual rise in the ratio of health expenditure to gross domestic product (GDP). After the volatility of the 2008 economic crisis, the share remained relatively stable, as growth in health spending broadly matched overall economic performance across OECD countries. However, with the COVID‑19 crisis severely restricting economic activity, and health spending tending to increase, the ratio of health expenditure to GDP is set to experience significant adjustment. Also available in: French - Click to access: Click to download PDF - 904.42KBPDF