Health spending ranking 2020 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Health Spending (% of GDP) in 2020, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United States (18.52%). A total of 189 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 18.52% |
| 2 | Tuvalu | 17.89% |
| 3 | Afghanistan | 15.53% |
| 4 | Kiribati | 13.66% |
| 5 | Palau | 13.32% |
| 6 | Canada | 13.02% |
| 7 | Liberia | 12.91% |
| 8 | Cuba | 12.49% |
| 9 | Germany | 12.47% |
| 10 | Armenia | 12.24% |
| 11 | France | 12.13% |
| 12 | Marshall Islands | 12.12% |
| 13 | United Kingdom | 12.1% |
| 14 | Switzerland | 11.99% |
| 15 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 11.98% |
| 16 | Yemen, Rep. | 11.65% |
| 17 | Naoero | 11.56% |
| 18 | Belgium | 11.46% |
| 19 | Japan | 11.45% |
| 20 | Maldives | 11.44% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2020 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2020 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Tuvalu | #1 | #1 |
| Afghanistan | #4 | #4 |
| Kiribati | #16 | #16 |
| Palau | #17 | #17 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Health spending in 2020?
United States, with 18.52% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
189 economies reported a value for SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS in 2020. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.