Health spending ranking 2019 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Health Spending (% of GDP) in 2019, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Tuvalu (22.22%). A total of 189 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuvalu | 22.22% |
| 2 | Lesotho | 21.92% |
| 3 | United States | 16.54% |
| 4 | Marshall Islands | 14.99% |
| 5 | Afghanistan | 14.83% |
| 6 | Palau | 12.17% |
| 7 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 11.87% |
| 8 | Naoero | 11.56% |
| 9 | Germany | 11.43% |
| 10 | Switzerland | 11.43% |
| 11 | Armenia | 11.38% |
| 12 | France | 11.17% |
| 13 | Cuba | 11.09% |
| 14 | Canada | 11.05% |
| 15 | Yemen, Rep. | 10.97% |
| 16 | Japan | 10.97% |
| 17 | Sweden | 10.93% |
| 18 | Belgium | 10.86% |
| 19 | Austria | 10.63% |
| 20 | Norway | 10.44% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2019 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2019 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Tuvalu | #1 | #1 |
| Lesotho | #8 | #8 |
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Marshall Islands | #5 | #5 |
| Afghanistan | #4 | #4 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Health spending in 2019?
Tuvalu, with 22.22% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
189 economies reported a value for SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS in 2019. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.