Health spending ranking 2000 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Health Spending (% of GDP) in 2000, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Tuvalu (22.28%). A total of 184 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuvalu | 22.28% |
| 2 | Naoero | 18.97% |
| 3 | Marshall Islands | 13.52% |
| 4 | United States | 12.49% |
| 5 | Lebanon | 10.83% |
| 6 | Gambia, The | 10.79% |
| 7 | Namibia | 10.05% |
| 8 | Germany | 9.76% |
| 9 | France | 9.62% |
| 10 | West Bank and Gaza | 9.47% |
| 11 | Austria | 9.39% |
| 12 | Jordan | 9.34% |
| 13 | Sao Tome and Principe | 9.32% |
| 14 | Uruguay | 9.17% |
| 15 | Switzerland | 9.13% |
| 16 | Iceland | 8.9% |
| 17 | North Macedonia | 8.87% |
| 18 | Palau | 8.64% |
| 19 | Portugal | 8.6% |
| 20 | Brazil | 8.33% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2000 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2000 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Tuvalu | #1 | #1 |
| Naoero | #2 | #2 |
| Marshall Islands | #4 | #5 |
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Lebanon | #110 | #113 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Health spending in 2000?
Tuvalu, with 22.28% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
184 economies reported a value for SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS in 2000. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.