20 Countries with the Most Expensive Healthcare in the World

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

62% : Since the pandemic hit the world, government spending on health has been witnessing a sharp rise.
61% : Per Capita Health Spending: $5,250 Japan has universal public healthcare.
60% : The healthcare system is government funded under which some services are free.
58% : The country also has a high share of government spending on healthcare.
54% : It also partners with state governments to provide health coverage to eligible low-income adults, children, and pregnant women.
53% : The residents pay for healthcare needs through their taxes and National Insurance paid out from their salaries.
49% : Private insurance costs almost as much as public insurance.
46% : Most of the developed nations control healthcare costs using government intervention by negotiating for lower costs for pharmaceutical drugs, equipment, and hospital care.
46% : Out-of-pocket payments for medical products and diagnostic tests are especially high in Belgium thereby ranking it as another state with expensive healthcare.
44% : Especially after the pandemic, healthcare costs are expected to increase further thereby ranking Canada as another state with expensive healthcare.

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