Health spending ranking 2017 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Health Spending (% of GDP) in 2017, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Tuvalu (24.46%). A total of 189 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuvalu | 24.46% |
| 2 | United States | 16.64% |
| 3 | Afghanistan | 12.62% |
| 4 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 12.41% |
| 5 | Marshall Islands | 12.02% |
| 6 | Naoero | 11.49% |
| 7 | Cuba | 11.47% |
| 8 | France | 11.45% |
| 9 | Switzerland | 11.37% |
| 10 | Germany | 11.05% |
| 11 | Sweden | 10.95% |
| 12 | Belgium | 10.94% |
| 13 | Canada | 10.92% |
| 14 | Palau | 10.9% |
| 15 | Japan | 10.66% |
| 16 | Austria | 10.57% |
| 17 | Lesotho | 10.53% |
| 18 | Armenia | 10.36% |
| 19 | Argentina | 10.26% |
| 20 | Norway | 10.23% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2017 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2017 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Tuvalu | #1 | #1 |
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Afghanistan | #4 | #4 |
| Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | #7 | #7 |
| Marshall Islands | #5 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Health spending in 2017?
Tuvalu, with 24.46% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
189 economies reported a value for SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS in 2017. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.