Health spending ranking 2021 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Health Spending (% of GDP) in 2021, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Afghanistan (21.51%). A total of 189 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | 21.51% |
| 2 | Tuvalu | 18.57% |
| 3 | United States | 17.35% |
| 4 | Palau | 14.55% |
| 5 | Cuba | 13.79% |
| 6 | Liberia | 13.27% |
| 7 | Germany | 12.72% |
| 8 | Marshall Islands | 12.49% |
| 9 | Canada | 12.38% |
| 10 | Armenia | 12.32% |
| 11 | France | 12.25% |
| 12 | Austria | 12.19% |
| 13 | United Kingdom | 12.08% |
| 14 | Japan | 12.08% |
| 15 | Switzerland | 11.96% |
| 16 | Kiribati | 11.83% |
| 17 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 11.37% |
| 18 | Belgium | 11.29% |
| 19 | Sweden | 11.23% |
| 20 | Portugal | 11.22% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2021 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2021 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | #4 | #4 |
| Tuvalu | #1 | #1 |
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Palau | #17 | #17 |
| Cuba | #37 | #37 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Health spending in 2021?
Afghanistan, with 21.51% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
189 economies reported a value for SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS in 2021. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.