The table illustrates healthcare expenditure per person in eight selected countries in 2010. Overall, countries in the Far East Asian region allocated the highest amounts to healthcare services, with Japan leading globally. In contrast, Brazil had the lowest expenditure, at nearly half of the global average.
To begin with, most Asian nations spent significantly more on healthcare compared to other continents. Notably, Japan held the top position worldwide, with per capita healthcare spending exceeding $2,500, which is more than three times the global average. This was followed by other Far East Asian countries, such as South Korea and Singapore, where spending exceeded $1,000 per person. Meanwhile, Middle Eastern nations, including Bahrain and Kuwait, allocated less than $900 per capita for medical care, yet their spending remained above the global average of $717.
On the other hand, healthcare expenditure was considerably lower in Latin American countries. For instance, Chile and Brazil spent $473 and $426 per person, respectively, making them the lowest among the selected nations.