The table displays the average healthcare expenditure in 2010 for various countries across the world. In general, it is prominent that Japan spent the most on healthcare whereas Brazil spent the least in 2010.
Based on the data provided, Japan had the highest healthcare expenses at roughly 2690 dollars. In terms of the highest spending, Japan is followed by South Korea and Singapore at 1197 and 1035 dollars respectively. Moreover, healthcare expenses in Japan are nearly twice as much as the expenses in South Korea which shows a significant contrast.
Additionally, Brazil had the lowest healthcare expenditure at only approximately 426 dollars. In comparison, it is only five times less significant than the highest spender. Furthermore, the global average of healthcare expenditures in the listed countries was only 717 dollars.
In conclusion, the contrast between the countries that spent the most and the least on healthcare is striking and is a key factor as to why the global average isn’t too high.