Out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare in Vietnam
Vietnam: Out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare was 270.32 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare in Vietnam, 2000–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare in Vietnam is 270.32, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 7.7% on the previous year and up 118.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare in Vietnam peaked at 270.32 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 37.13, in 2000.
Vietnam ranks 99th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare in Vietnam, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 37.13 | — |
| 2001 | 40.05 | +7.9% |
| 2002 | 40.14 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 44.12 | +9.9% |
| 2004 | 54.72 | +24.0% |
| 2005 | 58.25 | +6.4% |
| 2006 | 67.19 | +15.4% |
| 2007 | 73.52 | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 73.03 | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 78.61 | +7.6% |
| 2010 | 94.77 | +20.5% |
| 2011 | 99.84 | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 130.07 | +30.3% |
| 2013 | 124.01 | -4.7% |
| 2014 | 140.43 | +13.2% |
| 2015 | 152.28 | +8.4% |
| 2016 | 168.67 | +10.8% |
| 2017 | 194.88 | +15.5% |
| 2018 | 224.32 | +15.1% |
| 2019 | 247.51 | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 213.26 | -13.8% |
| 2021 | 221.24 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 251 | +13.4% |
| 2023 | 270.32 | +7.7% |
Vietnam compared with similar countries
- Vietnam's 270.32 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 382.2, 71% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Vietnam's 270.32 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 129.49, 2.1× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 56.68 | 37.13 | 78.61 | 10 |
| 2010s | 157.68 | 94.77 | 247.51 | 10 |
| 2020s | 238.96 | 213.26 | 270.32 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Vietnam
More health data for Vietnam
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.66 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0536 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 3,132 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 27 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0322 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0357 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare in Vietnam?
- Out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare in Vietnam was 270.32 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare recorded in Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 270.32 in 2023.
- What is the lowest out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.13 in 2000.
- How does Vietnam rank for out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare?
- Vietnam ranks 99th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is up 118.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vietnam data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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