5 Countries With Highest Pharmaceutical Spend Per Capita

2. Germany 

Pharmaceutical Spending Per Capita: $1,042 

Germany stands second among the countries with the highest pharmaceutical spend per capita globally, reaching $1,042 in 2022. Total health expenditure in Germany was 474.1 billion euros in 2021, translating to 5,699 euros per inhabitant, with pharmaceutical spending being a significant component. Germany’s pharmaceutical spending, at 615 euros per capita, is notably 60% above the EU average compared to other EU member states. Factors contributing to this high spending include differences in pharmaceutical prices, consumption rates, the role of hospitals in dispensing drugs, and the market penetration of generics.