Health spending ranking 2011 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Health Spending (% of GDP) in 2011, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United States (16.14%). A total of 189 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2011) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 16.14% |
| 2 | Tuvalu | 14.74% |
| 3 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 13.22% |
| 4 | Marshall Islands | 11.36% |
| 5 | West Bank and Gaza | 11.35% |
| 6 | Cuba | 11.31% |
| 7 | France | 11.18% |
| 8 | Namibia | 10.86% |
| 9 | Germany | 10.52% |
| 10 | Sweden | 10.5% |
| 11 | Ireland | 10.49% |
| 12 | Japan | 10.49% |
| 13 | Belgium | 10.41% |
| 14 | Canada | 10.41% |
| 15 | Denmark | 10.4% |
| 16 | Netherlands | 10.15% |
| 17 | Austria | 10.14% |
| 18 | Switzerland | 10.1% |
| 19 | Burundi | 10.07% |
| 20 | Naoero | 9.97% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2011 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2011 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Tuvalu | #1 | #1 |
| Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | #7 | #7 |
| Marshall Islands | #5 | #5 |
| West Bank and Gaza | #20 | #20 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Health spending in 2011?
United States, with 16.14% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
189 economies reported a value for SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS in 2011. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.