Health spending ranking 2009 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Health Spending (% of GDP) in 2009, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Marshall Islands (18.73%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2009) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall Islands | 18.73% |
| 2 | United States | 16.2% |
| 3 | Moldova | 13.68% |
| 4 | Tuvalu | 13.01% |
| 5 | Kiribati | 12.74% |
| 6 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 12.69% |
| 7 | Naoero | 12.32% |
| 8 | Cuba | 12.29% |
| 9 | France | 11.29% |
| 10 | Germany | 10.97% |
| 11 | West Bank and Gaza | 10.76% |
| 12 | Canada | 10.7% |
| 13 | Denmark | 10.63% |
| 14 | Belgium | 10.54% |
| 15 | Ireland | 10.52% |
| 16 | Austria | 10.31% |
| 17 | Switzerland | 10.14% |
| 18 | Portugal | 10.13% |
| 19 | Maldives | 10.09% |
| 20 | Netherlands | 9.91% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2009 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2009 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall Islands | #5 | #5 |
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Moldova | #91 | #92 |
| Tuvalu | #1 | #1 |
| Kiribati | #16 | #16 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Health spending in 2009?
Marshall Islands, with 18.73% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS in 2009. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.