France spends less of its national income on health care than America, but is by most measures a lot healthier. Its total health expenditure, at 12.1% of GDP, is well below the 16.6% in America. Yet the French live on average six years longer than Americans. France’s mortality rate from heart attacks is a third of America’s, its obesity rate is about a third as high, and its rate of opioid-linked deaths a tiny fraction.
France is a far healthier country than America
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Key Differences in Health Outcomes
France and the United States show a stark contrast in health outcomes despite differences in healthcare spending. France allocates 12.1% of its GDP to healthcare, considerably less than the US's 16.6%. However, French citizens enjoy a life expectancy six years longer than their American counterparts.
Specific Health Indicators
The disparity is further highlighted by comparing specific health indicators:
- Heart Attack Mortality: France's rate is one-third that of the US.
- Obesity Rate: France's obesity rate is approximately one-third of the US rate.
- Opioid-Related Deaths: France has a significantly lower rate of opioid-related deaths compared to the US.
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