KFF: Per Capita Healthcare Spending in U.S. versus Comparable Countries in 2018

1. Total healthcare spending per capita: $10,637 in U.S. vs. $5,527 average in comparable countries
2. Inpatient and outpatient spending per capita: $6,625 in U.S. vs. $2,718 average in comparable countries
3. Prescription drugs and medical goods spending per capita: $1,397 in U.S. vs. $884 average in comparable countries
4. Health administrative spending per capita: $937 in U.S. vs. $201 average in comparable countries
5. Long-term healthcare spending per capita: $516 in U.S. vs. $1,111 average in comparable countries
6. Preventive health spending per capita: $309 in U.S. vs. $175 average in comparable countries
7. Other healthcare spending per capita: $854 in U.S. vs. $439 average in comparable countries

Notes: Comparable countries include Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, October 1, 2020
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