Honduras - 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 Honduras was 31.09 as of 2010. Its highest value over the past 15 years was 42.14 in 1999, while its lowest value was 30.09 in 2009.

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 40.59
1996 41.47
1997 41.19
1998 41.11
1999 42.14
2000 37.66
2001 37.19
2002 35.70
2003 33.93
2004 31.59
2005 31.84
2006 35.14
2007 34.66
2008 34.64
2009 30.09
2010 31.09

Classification

Topic: Health Indicators

Sub-Topic: Health services