Health spending ranking 2024 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Health Spending (% of GDP) in 2024, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Germany (12.27%). A total of 22 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 12.27% |
| 2 | Austria | 11.83% |
| 3 | France | 11.54% |
| 4 | Canada | 11.31% |
| 5 | Sweden | 11.22% |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 11.13% |
| 7 | Chile | 10.53% |
| 8 | Portugal | 10.24% |
| 9 | New Zealand | 10.06% |
| 10 | Netherlands | 10.01% |
| 11 | Slovenia | 9.88% |
| 12 | Denmark | 9.39% |
| 13 | Iceland | 8.98% |
| 14 | Korea, Rep. | 8.68% |
| 15 | Czechia | 8.51% |
| 16 | Italy | 8.44% |
| 17 | Colombia | 8.14% |
| 18 | Poland | 8.06% |
| 19 | Estonia | 7.84% |
| 20 | Lithuania | 7.6% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2024 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2024 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #1 | #9 |
| Austria | #2 | #10 |
| France | #3 | #12 |
| Canada | #4 | #13 |
| Sweden | #5 | #14 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Health spending in 2024?
Germany, with 12.27% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
22 economies reported a value for SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS in 2024. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.