India vs WorldConnectSangam
Where India ranks on public health spending
Source: World Bank / WHO · Last updated July 2026
India health spend
2.1% of GDP
Global average
6.0% of GDP
India spends 2.1% of its GDP on healthcare, significantly lower than the global average of 6.0%.
Health Spending Comparison
🇺🇸 USA16.6%
🇩🇪 Germany11.7%
🇨🇳 China5.3%
🇧🇷 Brazil4.9%
🇮🇳 India2.1%
What this means
- Low public spending: Most healthcare costs are paid out-of-pocket
- Health outcomes: Lower spending often correlates with poorer outcomes
- Access issues: Quality healthcare is expensive for many
Source
World Bank, World Health Organization (WHO) Global Health Expenditure Database. Figures reflect the most recent data available as of July 2026.