Health spending ranking 2014 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Health Spending (% of GDP) in 2014, 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 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 16.14% |
| 2 | Sierra Leone | 15.12% |
| 3 | Tuvalu | 14.53% |
| 4 | Cuba | 12.14% |
| 5 | Marshall Islands | 12.04% |
| 6 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 11.83% |
| 7 | France | 11.58% |
| 8 | Sweden | 11.07% |
| 9 | Germany | 10.77% |
| 10 | Japan | 10.73% |
| 11 | Palau | 10.71% |
| 12 | Switzerland | 10.68% |
| 13 | Belgium | 10.62% |
| 14 | Austria | 10.51% |
| 15 | Netherlands | 10.46% |
| 16 | Denmark | 10.31% |
| 17 | Canada | 10.28% |
| 18 | Armenia | 10.18% |
| 19 | Lesotho | 9.99% |
| 20 | United Kingdom | 9.98% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2014 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2014 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Sierra Leone | #129 | #129 |
| Tuvalu | #1 | #1 |
| Cuba | #37 | #37 |
| Marshall Islands | #5 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Health spending in 2014?
United States, with 16.14% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
189 economies reported a value for SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS in 2014. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.