Health spending ranking 2012 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Health Spending (% of GDP) in 2012, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United States (16.12%). A total of 189 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2012) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 16.12% |
| 2 | Tuvalu | 13.87% |
| 3 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 12.39% |
| 4 | Marshall Islands | 11.66% |
| 5 | France | 11.34% |
| 6 | Sweden | 10.83% |
| 7 | Japan | 10.67% |
| 8 | Germany | 10.59% |
| 9 | Belgium | 10.59% |
| 10 | Canada | 10.54% |
| 11 | Denmark | 10.53% |
| 12 | Ireland | 10.47% |
| 13 | Netherlands | 10.45% |
| 14 | Switzerland | 10.34% |
| 15 | Austria | 10.3% |
| 16 | West Bank and Gaza | 10.3% |
| 17 | Palau | 10.25% |
| 18 | Namibia | 10.2% |
| 19 | Lesotho | 9.99% |
| 20 | United Kingdom | 9.89% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2012 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2012 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Tuvalu | #1 | #1 |
| Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | #7 | #7 |
| Marshall Islands | #5 | #5 |
| France | #12 | #12 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Health spending in 2012?
United States, with 16.12% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
189 economies reported a value for SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS in 2012. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.