Health spending ranking 2016 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Health Spending (% of GDP) in 2016, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Tuvalu (18.33%). A total of 189 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuvalu | 18.33% |
| 2 | United States | 16.69% |
| 3 | Marshall Islands | 14.63% |
| 4 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 13.33% |
| 5 | Cuba | 12.22% |
| 6 | Afghanistan | 11.82% |
| 7 | France | 11.57% |
| 8 | Switzerland | 11.2% |
| 9 | Canada | 11.06% |
| 10 | Germany | 10.97% |
| 11 | Sweden | 10.96% |
| 12 | Naoero | 10.95% |
| 13 | Belgium | 10.9% |
| 14 | Japan | 10.66% |
| 15 | Norway | 10.53% |
| 16 | Austria | 10.52% |
| 17 | Denmark | 10.28% |
| 18 | Maldives | 10.23% |
| 19 | Australia | 10.09% |
| 20 | Sierra Leone | 10.05% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2016 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2016 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Tuvalu | #1 | #1 |
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Marshall Islands | #5 | #5 |
| Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | #7 | #7 |
| Cuba | #37 | #37 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Health spending in 2016?
Tuvalu, with 18.33% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
189 economies reported a value for SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS in 2016. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.