Health spending ranking 2006 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Health Spending (% of GDP) in 2006, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Marshall Islands (22.3%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2006) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall Islands | 22.3% |
| 2 | United States | 14.71% |
| 3 | Naoero | 12.42% |
| 4 | Tuvalu | 12.18% |
| 5 | Kiribati | 11.31% |
| 6 | Namibia | 11.3% |
| 7 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 10.87% |
| 8 | Afghanistan | 10.62% |
| 9 | Moldova | 10.54% |
| 10 | West Bank and Gaza | 10.5% |
| 11 | France | 10.4% |
| 12 | Germany | 9.96% |
| 13 | Austria | 9.64% |
| 14 | Switzerland | 9.58% |
| 15 | Portugal | 9.35% |
| 16 | Canada | 9.33% |
| 17 | Denmark | 9.15% |
| 18 | Belgium | 9.13% |
| 19 | Netherlands | 9.04% |
| 20 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 8.88% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2006 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2006 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall Islands | #5 | #5 |
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Naoero | #2 | #2 |
| Tuvalu | #1 | #1 |
| Kiribati | #16 | #16 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Health spending in 2006?
Marshall Islands, with 22.3% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS in 2006. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.