Health Economics Journal Citation Rate 2026
1057-9230
eISSN 1099-1050
Wiley
US
Q2 Quartile Verified Publisher
About Health Economics
Health Economics (HE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Economic and Environmental Valuation and Global Health Care Issues, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 1057-9230 (e-ISSN 1099-1050). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.53 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$4700 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track.
Health Economics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Health Economics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.53, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Economic and Environmental Valuation research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Health Economics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Health Economics should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Health Economics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Health Economics
- Budget $4700 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Economic and Environmental Valuation, Global Health Care Issues, Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Health Economics Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1057-9230 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1099-1050 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $4700 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Health Economics is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4700.
In our subject taxonomy, Health Economics is classified under Economic and Environmental Valuation, Global Health Care Issues, Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life and Health disparities and outcomes.
Health Economics is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A* (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.526.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.526 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Economic burden of blindness and moderate to severe vision impairment in Slovenia
Nina Vidic Krhlikar, Dalibor Gavrić, Mojca Globočnik Petrovič • 2026
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Last updated: May 11, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S145200904
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