Ghana - 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 Ghana was 26.90 as of 2010. Its highest value over the past 15 years was 51.34 in 2004, while its lowest value was 25.29 in 2007.

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 44.33
1996 44.33
1997 46.98
1998 45.99
1999 47.93
2000 46.62
2001 47.61
2002 50.68
2003 49.40
2004 51.34
2005 45.27
2006 28.19
2007 25.29
2008 28.36
2009 28.82
2010 26.90

Classification

Topic: Health Indicators

Sub-Topic: Health services