Health spending ranking 2023 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Health Spending (% of GDP) in 2023, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Tuvalu (27.09%). A total of 188 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuvalu | 27.09% |
| 2 | Naoero | 18.21% |
| 3 | United States | 16.69% |
| 4 | Afghanistan | 14.99% |
| 5 | Marshall Islands | 13.41% |
| 6 | Liberia | 13.01% |
| 7 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 12.88% |
| 8 | Lesotho | 12.61% |
| 9 | Germany | 11.74% |
| 10 | Switzerland | 11.69% |
| 11 | France | 11.52% |
| 12 | Canada | 11.19% |
| 13 | Austria | 11.15% |
| 14 | Sweden | 11.15% |
| 15 | United Kingdom | 10.99% |
| 16 | Kiribati | 10.95% |
| 17 | Palau | 10.85% |
| 18 | Belgium | 10.8% |
| 19 | Japan | 10.74% |
| 20 | West Bank and Gaza | 10.73% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2023 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2023 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Tuvalu | #1 | #1 |
| Naoero | #2 | #2 |
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Afghanistan | #4 | #4 |
| Marshall Islands | #5 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Health spending in 2023?
Tuvalu, with 27.09% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
188 economies reported a value for SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS in 2023. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.