Argentina - 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 Argentina was 29.88 as of 2010. Its highest value over the past 15 years was 30.74 in 2003, while its lowest value was 19.88 in 2009.

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
1995 27.98
1996 29.76
1997 27.99
1998 28.28
1999 27.82
2000 28.19
2001 29.32
2002 29.81
2003 30.74
2004 30.57
2005 29.44
2006 28.38
2007 25.00
2008 22.18
2009 19.88
2010 29.88

Classification

Topic: Health Indicators

Sub-Topic: Health services