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Is it true that medical expenses accounted for 18.5% of US GDP in 2025?
No, it is not entirely accurate. While some early economic models estimated a slightly higher figure, official data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reveals that U.S. healthcare spending accounted for 18.4% of the U.S. GDP. [1, 2]
U.S. Healthcare Spending Trajectory
- 2024: 18.0% of GDP ($5.3 trillion)
- 2025: 18.4% of GDP ($5.7 trillion)
- 2026 (Projected): 18.6% of GDP ($5.9 trillion)
Though the 18.5% figure you mentioned was frequently cited in multi-year baseline projections published by groups like the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, the official actuarial data calculated the final share at 18.4%. [1, 2]
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