Afghanistan - Out-of-pocket health expenditure

Out-of-pocket health expenditure (% of total expenditure on health)

Out-of-pocket health expenditure (% of total expenditure on health) in Afghanistan was 83.04 as of 2010. Its highest value over the past 12 years was 96.92 in 1998, while its lowest value was 65.80 in 2001.

Definition: Out of pocket expenditure is any direct outlay by households, including gratuities and in-kind payments, to health practitioners and suppliers of pharmaceuticals, therapeutic appliances, and other goods and services whose primary intent is to contribute to the restoration or enhancement of the health status of individuals or population groups. It is a part of private health expenditure.

Source: World Health Organization National Health Account database (see http://apps.who.int/nha/database for the most recent updates).

See also:

Year Value
1998 96.92
1999 77.94
2000 71.68
2001 65.80
2002 79.57
2003 79.84
2004 75.81
2005 74.97
2006 82.88
2007 82.56
2008 82.92
2009 83.10
2010 83.04

Classification

Topic: Health Indicators

Sub-Topic: Health services