Health spending ranking 2001 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Health Spending (% of GDP) in 2001, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Tuvalu (17.97%). A total of 184 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2001) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuvalu | 17.97% |
| 2 | Naoero | 16.22% |
| 3 | United States | 13.17% |
| 4 | Kiribati | 11.91% |
| 5 | Marshall Islands | 11.19% |
| 6 | Lebanon | 10.56% |
| 7 | Namibia | 10.47% |
| 8 | West Bank and Gaza | 10.32% |
| 9 | Germany | 9.78% |
| 10 | France | 9.76% |
| 11 | Uruguay | 9.76% |
| 12 | Sao Tome and Principe | 9.64% |
| 13 | Jordan | 9.57% |
| 14 | Switzerland | 9.46% |
| 15 | Austria | 9.45% |
| 16 | Iceland | 8.75% |
| 17 | Portugal | 8.63% |
| 18 | Canada | 8.62% |
| 19 | Brazil | 8.55% |
| 20 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 8.49% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2001 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2001 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Tuvalu | #1 | #1 |
| Naoero | #2 | #2 |
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Kiribati | #15 | #16 |
| Marshall Islands | #4 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Health spending in 2001?
Tuvalu, with 17.97% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
184 economies reported a value for SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS in 2001. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.