Dutch health care organization and financing

As in the neighbouring countries, the health care system in the Netherlands is of a very high standard and is an important component of the Dutch economy. The system is a mix of public and private schemes. The insurance system functions so effectively that the degree of insurance is almost 100 per cent for the majority of forms of health care, making health care accessible to everyone. With a total annual spend of €44 billion, the health care sector towers far above other large sectors such as education and housing. This expenditure accounts for approximately 10 per cent of GDP.