The share of private health expenditure in the United Arab Emirates has shown a consistent decline over recent years. From 26.63% in 2013 to 24.76% by 2023, the trend marks a steady decrease. The yearly percentage variation over the last two years from 2021 to 2023 averaged at approximately -0.98%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years demonstrated an average yearly decline of around -0.99%.
Considering forecasted data, this declining trend is expected to continue, with the share dropping to 23.5% by 2028. The forecasted five-year CAGR is -0.83%, indicating a prediction of ongoing reduction in the share of private health expenditure, with a five-year growth rate of -4.07%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Policy changes that could affect public versus private health expenditure dynamics.
- Increased public investment in healthcare resulting from economic growth.
- Technological advancements in healthcare that may alter expenditure structures.
