Bahrain - 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 Bahrain was 14.48 as of 2010. Its highest value over the past 15 years was 22.75 in 2001, while its lowest value was 14.48 in 2010.

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 21.63
1996 22.01
1997 21.36
1998 22.66
1999 22.17
2000 22.28
2001 22.75
2002 22.65
2003 22.29
2004 22.72
2005 21.92
2006 21.11
2007 19.16
2008 16.72
2009 17.12
2010 14.48

Classification

Topic: Health Indicators

Sub-Topic: Health services