7 Countries With Most Expensive Healthcare

May 15, 2023, 06:21 IST

Riya Teotia

Source: World Economic Forum

May 15, 2023, 06:21 IST

Riya Teotia

United States

US per-capita healthcare spending (including public and private) is the highest in the world. In 2021, the US spent $12,318 on healthcare and services related to it.

Germany

Germany has the second-most expensive healthcare in the world. Its per-capita health expenditure in 2021 was $7,383.

Sweden

High costs for healthcare are the norm in European countries. Sweden's per capita expenditure on health was $6,262 in 2021, making it the third-most expensive country for healthcare.

Canada

Canada is the fifth most costly country for healthcare in the world. Its per capita healthcare expenditure in 2021 was $5,905.

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is the sixth-most expensive country for healthcare in the world. Its per capita healthcare expenditure in 2021 was $5,387.

Italy

Italy's per capita healthcare expenditure in 2021 was $4,038 and it is also one of the most expensive countries in the world.

South Korea

South Korea is the most expensive country for healthcare in Asia. Its per capita expenditure on healthcare was $3,914 in 2021.

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