The table compares the percentage of GDP occupied by health spending in five countries – Japan, Italy, France, Germany, and the USA – in 2022, categorized into total, public, and private spending.
Overall, the highest percentage of total health spending is observed in the USA at 40%, while the lowest is in Japan at 20%.
In terms of total spending, the USA leads with 40%, followed by France at 30%, Germany at 35%, Italy at 25%, and Japan at 20%. Public spending follows a similar pattern, with the USA at 17%, France at 15%, Germany at 18%, Italy at 10%, and Japan at 10%. For private spending, the USA again tops the list at 20%, followed by Germany at 15%, France at 12%, Italy at 8%, and Japan at 5%.
For the remaining categories, the USA shows the highest reliance on private funding, while Japan has the lowest private contribution. France and Germany exhibit balanced public and private spending, with Germany slightly higher in public funds. Italy’s spending is moderate, with equal public and private shares.