Health spending ranking 2005 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Health Spending (% of GDP) in 2005, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Marshall Islands (18.45%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2005) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall Islands | 18.45% |
| 2 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 17.95% |
| 3 | United States | 14.58% |
| 4 | Kiribati | 11.36% |
| 5 | West Bank and Gaza | 11% |
| 6 | Namibia | 10.83% |
| 7 | Naoero | 10.82% |
| 8 | Sao Tome and Principe | 10.35% |
| 9 | France | 10.24% |
| 10 | Germany | 10.11% |
| 11 | Tuvalu | 10.07% |
| 12 | Switzerland | 10.06% |
| 13 | Afghanistan | 9.95% |
| 14 | Austria | 9.72% |
| 15 | Portugal | 9.65% |
| 16 | Moldova | 9.56% |
| 17 | Belgium | 9.25% |
| 18 | El Salvador | 9.2% |
| 19 | Denmark | 9.07% |
| 20 | Netherlands | 9.06% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2005 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2005 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall Islands | #5 | #5 |
| Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | #7 | #7 |
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Kiribati | #16 | #16 |
| West Bank and Gaza | #20 | #20 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Health spending in 2005?
Marshall Islands, with 18.45% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS in 2005. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.