Cameroon - 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 Cameroon was 66.49 as of 2010. Its highest value over the past 15 years was 82.27 in 1996, while its lowest value was 66.49 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 71.98
1996 82.27
1997 78.44
1998 80.69
1999 79.18
2000 73.62
2001 70.60
2002 68.19
2003 67.97
2004 70.45
2005 70.68
2006 72.75
2007 73.30
2008 75.64
2009 70.04
2010 66.49

Classification

Topic: Health Indicators

Sub-Topic: Health services