Health in Neuchâtel (Espace Mittelland, Switzerland): official figures
Health spending by the cantonal government of Neuchâtel reached CHF 420.88 million in 2024, CHF 2,344 per resident, 4th highest of 26 cantons and 16.2% of cantonal spending.
How much does Neuchâtel pay for hospitals?
On cantonal spending for hospitals and nursing homes per resident, Neuchâtel came 3rd highest of 26 cantons in 2024, against CHF 1,488 for all cantons together.
Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Neuchâtel?
Neuchâtel had 5 hospitals with 611 beds in 2024, or 3.4 beds per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 4.2).
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- Hospitals and nursing homes absorbed CHF 338.23 million of that in 2024 (CHF 1,884 per resident), while ambulatory care received CHF 50.54 million and prevention CHF 19.47 million. Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copy
- Cantonal health spending per resident in Neuchâtel decreased by 30.7% from 2019 (CHF 3,384) to 2024. Source: Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF) · saved copy
- Of the hospital beds in Neuchâtel in 2024, 405 for acute care, 102 in psychiatry and 104 for rehabilitation. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
- Hospitals in Neuchâtel recorded 178,341 patient days in 2023, with an average bed occupancy of 81.6%. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
- In 2010 Neuchâtel counted 5 hospitals and 762 beds, so the number of beds had fallen by 19.8% by 2024. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
- Hospitals in Neuchâtel ran 16 operating theatres and 6 delivery rooms in 2024. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
How Neuchâtel compares with other cantons in Switzerland
Cantonal health spending per resident (CHF) (2024)
Neuchâtel ranks 4 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Cantonal health spending per resident (CHF) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genève | CHF 3,461 |
| 2 | Basel-Stadt | CHF 3,384 |
| 3 | Vaud | CHF 2,471 |
| 4 | Neuchâtel | CHF 2,344 |
| 5 | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | CHF 2,059 |
| 6 | Jura | CHF 2,044 |
| 7 | Appenzell Innerrhoden | CHF 1,947 |
Cantonal spending on hospitals and nursing homes per resident (CHF) (2024)
Neuchâtel ranks 3 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Cantonal spending on hospitals and nursing homes per resident (CHF) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genève | CHF 2,347 |
| 2 | Basel-Stadt | CHF 2,224 |
| 3 | Neuchâtel | CHF 1,884 |
| 4 | Appenzell Innerrhoden | CHF 1,709 |
| 5 | Jura | CHF 1,679 |
| 6 | Uri | CHF 1,658 |
| 7 | Vaud | CHF 1,618 |
Hospital beds per 1,000 residents (2024)
Neuchâtel ranks 16 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Hospital beds per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Luzern | 3.7 |
| 14 | Zürich | 3.7 |
| 15 | Valais / Wallis | 3.5 |
| 16 | Neuchâtel | 3.4 |
| 17 | Basel-Landschaft | 3.2 |
| 18 | Glarus | 3.0 |
| 19 | Fribourg / Freiburg | 2.6 |
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Sources
- Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS): Angebot der Krankenhäuser nach Grossregion, Kanton und Betriebstyp, 2010-2024 (Krankenhausstatistik, px-x-1404010100_102), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 48e34cd9539b…)
- Federal Finance Administration (EFV/AFF): Detaillierte Daten FS und GFS Modell: Standardauswertungen (financial statistics of the Confederation, cantons, communes and social insurance, 1990-2024; standardauswertung.csv with its codelist, saved zipped), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 5fec658d1506…)
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