As per Economic Survey 2016-17, the expenditure by Government (Central and State Governments combined) on health as percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2016-17 (BE) was 1.4 per cent.
Statement showing Public expenditure on health as percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in respect of some select developing countries:
| Name of Country | Public expenditure on health as percentage of GDP – 2012 |
| Bangladesh | 1.12 |
| China | 3.02 |
| India | 1.16 |
| Indonesia | 1.19 |
| Kuwait | 2.15 |
| Malaysia | 2.21 |
| Oman | 2.17 |
| Pakistan | 1.03 |
| Peru | 2.86 |
| Sri Lanka | 1.21 |
| Thailand | 3.58 |
Source: World Health Statistics 2015 published by World Health Organization