Out of pocket expenditure as a share of current health expenditure

54.2 (%) in 2020

In 2020, out of pocket expenditure as a share of current health expenditure for Nepal was 54.2 %. Though Nepal 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 54.2 % 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 54.2 -6.46%
2019 57.9 0.33%
2018 57.7 0.61%
2017 57.4 3.49%
2016 55.4 -6.72%
2015 59.4 -1.02%
2014 60.0 -5.49%
2013 63.5 13.30%
2012 56.1 -3.95%
2011 58.4 3.87%
2010 56.2 -2.46%
2009 57.6