Global Proportion of Population Spending More Than 25% of Household Consumption or Income on Out-of-Pocket Health Care Expenditure by Country

The 2024 forecast indicates that Mongolia (4.27%) has the highest proportion of its population spending over 25% of household income on out-of-pocket health care expenses, followed by South Korea (2.9%) and Japan (2%). Eastern European countries such as Poland and Moldova show lower proportions, around 1.9%, while countries like Belarus and Indonesia report even lower figures, under 1%. Thailand, Kazakhstan, and Mali exhibit exceptionally low proportions, below 0.3%, hinting at better health expenditure systems or less burden on citizens.

Future trends to watch include the potential effects of healthcare policy changes in countries with high out-of-pocket expenditures. Additionally, economic shifts may impact disposable incomes, altering how much of their income populations spend on healthcare. Demographic changes could also influence these trends, especially in aging societies where healthcare demand might grow, affecting out-of-pocket spending proportions.