Domestic private health expenditure in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Domestic private health expenditure was 42.4% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Domestic private health expenditure in North Macedonia, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of current health expenditure.
Analysis
The most recent figure for domestic private health expenditure in North Macedonia is 42.4%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.6% on the previous year and up 24.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic private health expenditure in North Macedonia peaked at 45.5% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 32.4%, in 2008.
That places North Macedonia 79th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Domestic private health expenditure in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | % of current health expenditure | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 42.9% | — |
| 2001 | 43.3% | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 43.4% | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 44.1% | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 42.9% | -2.7% |
| 2005 | 41.5% | -3.2% |
| 2006 | 40.2% | -3.1% |
| 2007 | 37.5% | -6.8% |
| 2008 | 32.4% | -13.6% |
| 2009 | 35.5% | +9.4% |
| 2010 | 38.7% | +9.2% |
| 2011 | 36.7% | -5.3% |
| 2012 | 36.2% | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 34.1% | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 35.3% | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 34.7% | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 35.6% | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 41.5% | +16.6% |
| 2018 | 41.8% | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 39.8% | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 39.6% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 45.5% | +14.9% |
| 2022 | 43.1% | -5.3% |
| 2023 | 42.4% | -1.6% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 42.4% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 37.1%, 1.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 42.4% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 28.8%, 1.5× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40.4% | 32.4% | 44.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.4% | 34.1% | 41.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.7% | 39.6% | 45.5% | 4 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic private health expenditure in North Macedonia?
- Domestic private health expenditure in North Macedonia was 42.4% in 2023, according to Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest domestic private health expenditure recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 45.5% in 2021.
- What is the lowest domestic private health expenditure recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.4% in 2008.
- How does North Macedonia rank for domestic private health expenditure?
- North Macedonia ranks 79th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is domestic private health expenditure rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Domestic private health expenditure (% of current health expenditure). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of current health expenditures funded from domestic private sources. Domestic private sources include funds from households, corporations and non-profit organizations. Such expenditures can be either prepaid to voluntary health insurance or paid directly to healthcare providers.