Health spending ranking 2013 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Health Spending (% of GDP) in 2013, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United States (15.95%). A total of 189 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 15.95% |
| 2 | Tuvalu | 13.8% |
| 3 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 12.22% |
| 4 | Marshall Islands | 12.14% |
| 5 | France | 11.38% |
| 6 | Sweden | 10.99% |
| 7 | Lesotho | 10.98% |
| 8 | Palau | 10.93% |
| 9 | Germany | 10.74% |
| 10 | Japan | 10.67% |
| 11 | Belgium | 10.64% |
| 12 | Switzerland | 10.59% |
| 13 | Netherlands | 10.5% |
| 14 | West Bank and Gaza | 10.45% |
| 15 | Canada | 10.44% |
| 16 | Cuba | 10.43% |
| 17 | Austria | 10.41% |
| 18 | Armenia | 10.32% |
| 19 | Denmark | 10.3% |
| 20 | Namibia | 10.09% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2013 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2013 | 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 2013?
United States, with 15.95% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
189 economies reported a value for SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS in 2013. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.