Health spending ranking 2015 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Health Spending (% of GDP) in 2015, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United States (16.4%). A total of 189 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 16.4% |
| 2 | Marshall Islands | 14.78% |
| 3 | Naoero | 13.91% |
| 4 | Tuvalu | 13.44% |
| 5 | Cuba | 12.81% |
| 6 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 12.62% |
| 7 | Sierra Leone | 12.38% |
| 8 | France | 11.5% |
| 9 | Switzerland | 10.98% |
| 10 | Sweden | 10.93% |
| 11 | Germany | 10.92% |
| 12 | Belgium | 10.88% |
| 13 | Canada | 10.76% |
| 14 | Japan | 10.75% |
| 15 | Austria | 10.52% |
| 16 | Liberia | 10.38% |
| 17 | Denmark | 10.38% |
| 18 | Argentina | 10.27% |
| 19 | Netherlands | 10.19% |
| 20 | Australia | 10.14% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2015 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2015 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Marshall Islands | #5 | #5 |
| Naoero | #2 | #2 |
| Tuvalu | #1 | #1 |
| Cuba | #37 | #37 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Health spending in 2015?
United States, with 16.4% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
189 economies reported a value for SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS in 2015. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.