Central African Republic - 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 Central African Republic was 61.38 as of 2010. Its highest value over the past 15 years was 65.82 in 1996, while its lowest value was 53.71 in 2005.

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 57.27
1996 65.82
1997 59.45
1998 63.39
1999 58.51
2000 55.63
2001 58.15
2002 55.88
2003 57.16
2004 58.91
2005 53.71
2006 61.32
2007 62.49
2008 63.37
2009 62.50
2010 61.38

Classification

Topic: Health Indicators

Sub-Topic: Health services