Health spending ranking 2004 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Health Spending (% of GDP) in 2004, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United States (14.55%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2004) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 14.55% |
| 2 | Marshall Islands | 14.15% |
| 3 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 12.24% |
| 4 | Kiribati | 12.17% |
| 5 | West Bank and Gaza | 11.38% |
| 6 | Namibia | 10.89% |
| 7 | Sao Tome and Principe | 10.72% |
| 8 | Switzerland | 10.23% |
| 9 | France | 10.21% |
| 10 | Germany | 9.97% |
| 11 | Austria | 9.82% |
| 12 | Afghanistan | 9.81% |
| 13 | Portugal | 9.53% |
| 14 | Belgium | 9.35% |
| 15 | Tuvalu | 9.33% |
| 16 | Iceland | 9.33% |
| 17 | Palau | 9.13% |
| 18 | Netherlands | 9.07% |
| 19 | Canada | 9.07% |
| 20 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 9.06% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2004 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2004 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Marshall Islands | #5 | #5 |
| Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | #7 | #7 |
| Kiribati | #16 | #16 |
| West Bank and Gaza | #20 | #20 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Health spending in 2004?
United States, with 14.55% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS in 2004. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.