What percentage of Korea's GDP is spent on healthcare?

What percentage of Korea's GDP is spent on healthcare?

• A. 8.4%
• B. 5%
• C. 10%
• D. 12%

Answer: (A)

Think of this in terms of health expenditure relative to the size of the economy. Korea’s current health spending amounts to about 8.4% of its GDP in recent years, which fits what you’d expect from a universal-coverage system that keeps costs under control while still funding essential care. This level is lower than many advanced countries, which is why 8.4% is the best match among the options. A figure like 5% would understate Korea’s health spending for a developed system, while 10% or 12% would overstate it relative to the observed data for Korea.

Think of this in terms of health expenditure relative to the size of the economy. Korea’s current health spending amounts to about 8.4% of its GDP in recent years, which fits what you’d expect from a universal-coverage system that keeps costs under control while still funding essential care. This level is lower than many advanced countries, which is why 8.4% is the best match among the options. A figure like 5% would understate Korea’s health spending for a developed system, while 10% or 12% would overstate it relative to the observed data for Korea.