The table gives information about expenditure on health in five distinct nations (Japan, Italy, Germany, France, USA) in 2002 year.
Overall, it is clear that France was the highest proportions of total whereas Japan recorded the lowest percentage of private spending.
Looking the first at total, France ranked first, with 11.4% of the spending on health in five different countries. Besides, Germany occupied the second position, at nearly one-tenth (9.3%) whereas the figures of USA stood, at 8.6%. Furthermore, Japan and Italy were dominant, with 7.2% and 7.6% respectively. In the public spending, France had the highest portion, at 8.6% and Germany accounted for public spending, with 7%. Moreover, USA recorded the third, at 6% while in contrast, Japan and Italy was the lowest number of expenditure on health, at only 5.8% and 5.3% respectively.
Regarding in private spending, France, USA, Italy, and Germany was predominant, with 2,8%, 2,6%, 2,4%, 2,3% respectively, In addition, the figure was 1,4 for private spending.
