Micronesia—Health Expenditure (% of GDP, WHO)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #7 of 193Series years: 2000–2023
Latest Value
12.9%
2023
YoY Change
+2.0%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#7
of 193 countries
Maximum
17.9%
2005
Minimum
7.8%
2000
CAGR
+2.2%
24 years
Last
12.9%
Previous
12.6%
Highest
17.9%
Lowest
7.8%
Unit
percent of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Micronesia's health expenditure (% of GDP, WHO) was 12.9% in 2023, ranking #7 out of 193 countries. This represents a +2.0% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 17.9% (2005) and the lowest was 7.8% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
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| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12.9% | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 12.6% | +11.0% |
| 2021 | 11.4% | -5.1% |
| 2020 | 12.0% | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 11.9% | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 11.9% | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 12.4% | -7.0% |
| 2016 | 13.3% | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 12.6% | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 11.8% | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 12.2% | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 12.4% | -6.3% |
| 2011 | 13.2% | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 13.3% | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 12.7% | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 12.1% | +7.6% |
| 2007 | 11.2% | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 10.9% | -39.4% |
| 2005 | 17.9% | +46.7% |
| 2004 | 12.2% | +26.8% |
| 2003 | 9.7% | +21.2% |
| 2002 | 8.0% | -6.2% |
| 2001 | 8.5% | +9.3% |
| 2000 | 7.8% |
Top Countries — Health Expenditure (% of GDP, WHO)
| # | Country | Value | 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 | 12.9% | 2023 |
| 8 | Lesotho | 12.6% | 2023 |
| 9 | Germany | 11.7% | 2023 |
| 10 | Switzerland | 11.7% | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Current health expenditure under SHA2011 as a share of GDP.
Methodology
WHO Global Health Expenditure Database (GHED), based on country health accounts under SHA2011; figures may be revised
Unit
percent of GDP
Source: World Health Organization (Global Health Observatory)Available series: 2000–2023View original source →