5 Countries That Spend the Most on Healthcare

2. USA 

Health Spending as Percent of GDP: 18.82% 

The United States stands second among the countries that spend the most on healthcare . It experiences worse outcomes compared to other high-income nations, with lack of insurance contributing to thousands of deaths annually. Per capita health expenditures were $13,493 in 2022, totaling $4.5 trillion. Hospital care comprises 31.4% of expenditures, with administrative costs significantly driving excess spending. Lack of universal coverage leaves 8.6% uninsured in 2021, hindering healthcare access. Investments in reducing administrative costs, and drug prices, and improving equity are vital to bridge spending-outcome gaps.