The table displays the average healthcare expenditure in 2010 for various countries worldwide. In general, it is evident 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. In terms of the highest spending, Japan is followed by South Korea and Singapore at $1197 and $1035 respectively. Moreover, healthcare expenses in Japan are nearly twice as much as South Korea’s, which shows a significant contrast.
Additionally, Brazil had the lowest healthcare expenditure at only approximately $426. In comparison to Japan, the highest spender, Brazil’s expenditure is only one-fifth of Japan’s. Furthermore, the global average of healthcare spendings in the listed countries was only $717.
In conclusion, the contrast between the countries that spent the most and the least on healthcare is a striking key factor as to why the global average isn’t very high.
