Germany National health spending per capita: $3,287
As a percentage of GDP: 10.7%
1,407 adults surveyed
Only minor changes needed to the health-care system: 20%
System needs to be rebuilt completely: 27%
Experienced medical mistake in last two years: 14%
Very confident of getting high-quality care: 24%
Not at all confident: 26%
Paid more than $1,000 out-of-pocket for medical care in past year: 12%
In 1883, Germany became the first nation to require that all citizens carry health insurance. Coverage is offered by not-for-profit insurance plans and financed through a combination of employer, employee, and government contributions.