Health spending ranking 2002 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Health Spending (% of GDP) in 2002, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United States (14%). A total of 185 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, United States, stood at 14%. The twentieth economy, North Macedonia, reported 8.98% — a 1.6× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 185 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2002) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 14% |
| 2 | Naoero | 13.81% |
| 3 | Marshall Islands | 12.07% |
| 4 | Tuvalu | 11.84% |
| 5 | Kiribati | 11.44% |
| 6 | West Bank and Gaza | 11.05% |
| 7 | Namibia | 10.48% |
| 8 | Solomon Islands | 10.11% |
| 9 | France | 10.08% |
| 10 | Germany | 10.03% |
| 11 | Switzerland | 9.88% |
| 12 | Uruguay | 9.64% |
| 13 | Austria | 9.59% |
| 14 | Sao Tome and Principe | 9.5% |
| 15 | Afghanistan | 9.44% |
| 16 | Iceland | 9.4% |
| 17 | Lebanon | 9.28% |
| 18 | Jordan | 9.28% |
| 19 | Norway | 8.98% |
| 20 | North Macedonia | 8.98% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2002 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2002 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Naoero | #2 | #2 |
| Marshall Islands | #5 | #5 |
| Tuvalu | #1 | #1 |
| Kiribati | #16 | #16 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Health spending in 2002?
United States, with 14% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
185 economies reported a value for SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS in 2002. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.