Health spending ranking 2018 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Health Spending (% of GDP) in 2018, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Tuvalu (18.42%). A total of 189 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuvalu | 18.42% |
| 2 | United States | 16.51% |
| 3 | Marshall Islands | 14.47% |
| 4 | Afghanistan | 14.21% |
| 5 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 11.94% |
| 6 | France | 11.31% |
| 7 | Switzerland | 11.2% |
| 8 | Palau | 11.19% |
| 9 | Germany | 11.18% |
| 10 | Lesotho | 11.13% |
| 11 | Sweden | 11.09% |
| 12 | Naoero | 11.09% |
| 13 | Cuba | 11.02% |
| 14 | Central African Republic | 10.99% |
| 15 | Belgium | 10.99% |
| 16 | Canada | 10.92% |
| 17 | Kiribati | 10.9% |
| 18 | Japan | 10.74% |
| 19 | Austria | 10.52% |
| 20 | Liberia | 10.44% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2018 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2018 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Tuvalu | #1 | #1 |
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Marshall Islands | #5 | #5 |
| Afghanistan | #4 | #4 |
| Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | #7 | #7 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Health spending in 2018?
Tuvalu, with 18.42% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
189 economies reported a value for SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS in 2018. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.