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Where India ranks on public health spending
Source: National Health Accounts / World Bank · Last updated July 2026
India health spend
3.8% of GDP
Government share
1.9% of GDP
India’s total health expenditure (THE) stood at 3.8% of GDP in 2021-22, according to the National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates released in May 2026. This includes spending by government, private sector, and households.
Government vs Total Spending
Total health expenditure (THE)3.8% of GDP
Government health expenditure (GHE)1.9% of GDP
Out-of-pocket (OOPE)43.4% of THE
NHP 2017 target (public)2.5% of GDP
Health Spending Comparison (2025)
🇺🇸 USA16.45%
🇩🇪 Germany11.92%
🇧🇷 Brazil9.60%
🇨🇳 China6.26%
🇮🇳 India3.61%
India’s 3.61% figure is from World Bank data for 2025. The government’s NHA estimate for total health spending is 3.8% of GDP (2021-22).
What this means
- Low public spending: Government health spending is about 1.9% of GDP, well below the National Health Policy target of 2.5%
- Out-of-pocket burden: Households still bear 43.4% of total health costs, though this has declined from 64.2% in 2014-15
- Global gap: India spends far less on health than major economies like the US, Germany, and China
Source
National Health Accounts (NHA) Estimates for India 2022-23, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare; World Bank Health Expenditure Database. Figures reflect the most recent data available as of July 2026.