Health spending ranking 2022 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Health Spending (% of GDP) in 2022, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Afghanistan (23.09%). A total of 188 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | 23.09% |
| 2 | Tuvalu | 21.29% |
| 3 | Naoero | 18.34% |
| 4 | United States | 16.53% |
| 5 | Palau | 14.88% |
| 6 | Marshall Islands | 13.61% |
| 7 | Liberia | 13.59% |
| 8 | Lesotho | 12.9% |
| 9 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 12.63% |
| 10 | Germany | 12.45% |
| 11 | Japan | 12.32% |
| 12 | France | 11.83% |
| 13 | Cuba | 11.79% |
| 14 | Switzerland | 11.6% |
| 15 | Austria | 11.23% |
| 16 | United Kingdom | 11.1% |
| 17 | Canada | 11.08% |
| 18 | Sweden | 10.86% |
| 19 | Belgium | 10.74% |
| 20 | New Zealand | 10.57% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2022 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2022 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | #4 | #4 |
| Tuvalu | #1 | #1 |
| Naoero | #2 | #2 |
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Palau | #17 | #17 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Health spending in 2022?
Afghanistan, with 23.09% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
188 economies reported a value for SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS in 2022. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.