Health spending ranking 2008 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Health Spending (% of GDP) in 2008, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Naoero (23%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naoero | 23% |
| 2 | Marshall Islands | 18.98% |
| 3 | United States | 15.21% |
| 4 | Kiribati | 13.51% |
| 5 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 12.08% |
| 6 | Maldives | 11.47% |
| 7 | Cuba | 11.31% |
| 8 | Moldova | 10.95% |
| 9 | Namibia | 10.68% |
| 10 | West Bank and Gaza | 10.53% |
| 11 | France | 10.51% |
| 12 | Tuvalu | 10.34% |
| 13 | Afghanistan | 10.26% |
| 14 | Germany | 10.03% |
| 15 | Austria | 9.83% |
| 16 | Belgium | 9.6% |
| 17 | Canada | 9.59% |
| 18 | Portugal | 9.58% |
| 19 | Switzerland | 9.53% |
| 20 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 9.49% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2008 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2008 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Naoero | #2 | #2 |
| Marshall Islands | #5 | #5 |
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Kiribati | #16 | #16 |
| Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | #7 | #7 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Health spending in 2008?
Naoero, with 23% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS in 2008. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.