USA
The United States (US) spends far more per capita on health care than other wealthy countries do. It spent over USD 3.82 Trillion on healthcare in 2019 which is likely to go above USD 4 Trillion for 2020. High prices for health care services & administration, devices, and medications account for US health care is so expensive. The US is pushing for more interoperability and greater price transparency for drugs and hospital costs by adapting to Value-based payment models, encouraging the use of Generics & biosimilars.
GDP growth (Annual percent change) -5.91 as in 2020
4.74 as in 2021
GDP (current prices)(Billions) 20,289.99 as in 2020
21,665.90 as 2021
GDP per capita (constant prices) -6.44 as in 2020
4.14 as in 2021
Interesting Facts
- US Population is 331 Mn with Growth Rate of 0.6%
- Projected: 349 Mn in 2030 with Growth rate of 0.54%
- Life expectancy at Birth, Male: 76 years & Female: 81 years
Total Health Spending (2018)
- USD/Capita: 10,586
- (16.9 % Of total GDP)
