Pakistan - 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 Pakistan was 50.48 as of 2010. Its highest value over the past 15 years was 73.25 in 1997, while its lowest value was 50.48 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 72.58
1996 71.19
1997 73.25
1998 65.23
1999 66.41
2000 63.26
2001 61.74
2002 55.80
2003 61.73
2004 61.99
2005 60.81
2006 57.41
2007 56.63
2008 52.60
2009 53.33
2010 50.48

Classification

Topic: Health Indicators

Sub-Topic: Health services