United States Health Expenditure
16.7%▲ +0.17 pt
Dec 2023 · Annual
Health expenditure in the United States accounted for 16.69% of GDP in 2023, up from 16.53% in the prior year. The reading remains well below the all-time high of 18.52% recorded in 2020, while the series dates back to 2000.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.7% | 16.5% | 18.5%Dec 2020 | 12.5%Dec 2000 | 2000 – 2023 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy | 78.89 years | 78.39 years | 78.89 years | 69.77 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Hospital Beds | 2.68 per 1,000 people | 2.70 per 1,000 people | 9.20 per 1,000 people | 2.68 per 1,000 people | Dec 2022 | Annual |
About this series
Health Expenditure in United States averaged 15.7% from 2000 until 2023, reaching an all-time high of 18.5% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 12.5% in Dec 2000. The series is reported yearly with history from 2000.
Health expenditure as a share of GDP measures the total spending on health care relative to the size of the economy. The indicator is reported annually as a percentage of GDP. The series spans from 2000 to 2023.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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