Health spending ranking 2003 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Health Spending (% of GDP) in 2003, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United States (14.51%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 14.51% |
| 2 | Tuvalu | 13.7% |
| 3 | Marshall Islands | 13.33% |
| 4 | Sao Tome and Principe | 11.47% |
| 5 | Namibia | 10.74% |
| 6 | Germany | 10.22% |
| 7 | Switzerland | 10.14% |
| 8 | France | 10.13% |
| 9 | Kiribati | 10.05% |
| 10 | Naoero | 9.97% |
| 11 | Iceland | 9.73% |
| 12 | Austria | 9.7% |
| 13 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 9.65% |
| 14 | Uruguay | 9.58% |
| 15 | West Bank and Gaza | 9.56% |
| 16 | Norway | 9.19% |
| 17 | Belgium | 9.19% |
| 18 | Portugal | 9.12% |
| 19 | Netherlands | 9.02% |
| 20 | Canada | 9.01% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2003 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2003 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Tuvalu | #1 | #1 |
| Marshall Islands | #5 | #5 |
| Sao Tome and Principe | #107 | #108 |
| Namibia | #33 | #34 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Health spending in 2003?
United States, with 14.51% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS in 2003. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.