Countries that Spend the Most on Healthcare (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
Healthcare spending as a share of GDP varies enormously. Here are the 25 countries investing the most in health in 2023.
Tuvalu leads with health spending (% of gdp) of 27.1%.
Nauru ranks #2 at 18.2%.
United States ranks #3 at 16.7%.
Afghanistan ranks #4 at 15.0%.
Marshall Islands ranks #5 at 13.4%.
Top 25 Countries by Health Spending (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Health Spending (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tuvalu | 27.1% | 2023 |
| 2 |  Nauru | 18.2% | 2023 |
| 3 |  United States | 16.7% | 2023 |
| 4 |  Afghanistan | 15.0% | 2023 |
| 5 |  Marshall Islands | 13.4% | 2023 |
| 6 |  Liberia | 13.0% | 2023 |
| 7 |  Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 12.9% | 2023 |
| 8 |  Lesotho | 12.6% | 2023 |
| 9 |  Germany | 12.3% | 2024 |
| 10 |  Austria | 11.8% | 2024 |
| 11 |  Switzerland | 11.7% | 2023 |
| 12 |  South Sudan | 11.6% | 2023 |
| 13 |  France | 11.5% | 2024 |
| 14 |  Canada | 11.3% | 2024 |
| 15 |  Sweden | 11.2% | 2024 |
| 16 |  United Kingdom | 11.1% | 2024 |
| 17 |  Kiribati | 10.9% | 2023 |
| 18 |  Palau | 10.9% | 2023 |
| 19 |  Belgium | 10.8% | 2023 |
| 20 |  Japan | 10.7% | 2023 |
| 21 |  West Bank and Gaza | 10.7% | 2023 |
| 22 |  Central African Republic | 10.7% | 2023 |
| 23 |  Chile | 10.5% | 2024 |
| 24 |  Finland | 10.5% | 2023 |
| 25 |  Australia | 10.4% | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest health spending (% of gdp) in 2023?
Tuvalu has the highest health spending (% of gdp) at 27.1% in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 193 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.