Out of pocket expenditure as a share of current health expenditure

33.1 (%) in 2020

In 2020, out of pocket expenditure as a share of current health expenditure for Ethiopia was 33.1 %. Though Ethiopia out of pocket expenditure as a share of current health expenditure fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to increase through 2001 - 2020 period ending at 33.1 % in 2020.

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Share of out-of-pocket payments of total current health expenditures. Out-of-pocket payments are spending on health directly out-of-pocket by households.

Date Value Change, %
2020 33.1 -12.78%
2019 37.9 6.86%
2018 35.5 3.17%
2017 34.4 -2.91%
2016 35.4 -3.57%
2015 36.7 -4.50%
2014 38.5 -9.27%
2013 42.4 0.56%
2012 42.2 -9.39%
2011 46.5 10.04%
2010 42.3 1.81%
2009 41.5