In 2023, the out-of-pocket health expenditure in the United Arab Emirates stood at 17.69% of the Total Current Health Expenditure. For the forecasted period from 2024 to 2028, a slight but consistent decline is observed. Specifically, the expenditure is expected to decrease from 17.53% in 2024 to 16.87% in 2028. The year-on-year percentage variation indicates a gradual reduction each year, averaging approximately -0.44% annually over the five-year period, demonstrating a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -0.44%.
Future trends to watch for include potential policy changes in healthcare subsidies and insurance coverage, technological advancements in healthcare delivery, and economic factors that may influence both the overall health expenditure and the proportion paid out-of-pocket by individuals.
