Forecast: Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure in Egypt

From 2013 to 2023, out-of-pocket health expenditure in Egypt showed a general downward trend, starting at 61.21% of total current health expenditure and steadily decreasing to 58.79% by 2023. Year-on-year variations fluctuated, with notable decreases in 2014 (-3.55%) and a modest increase in 2017 (1.82%). Over the last five years, the expenditure showed a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.25%, indicating a slow but consistent decline.

Future trends reveal a continued downward trajectory with forecasts suggesting the expenditure will drop further to 58.03% by 2028. The forecasted five-year CAGR is -0.2%, reflecting an ongoing reduction in out-of-pocket health expenditure.

Future trends to watch for include policy changes in public health funding, economic conditions impacting health insurance penetration, and potential reforms in healthcare financing that could further affect out-of-pocket expenditure levels.