Belize - 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 Belize was 25.95 as of 2010. Its highest value over the past 15 years was 44.20 in 2004, while its lowest value was 25.95 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 32.89
1996 37.85
1997 36.74
1998 34.04
1999 35.61
2000 41.75
2001 42.39
2002 42.88
2003 42.13
2004 44.20
2005 40.45
2006 29.68
2007 27.56
2008 27.54
2009 26.94
2010 25.95

Classification

Topic: Health Indicators

Sub-Topic: Health services