Share of out-of-pocket spending on healthcare in Mozambique
Mozambique: Share of out-of-pocket spending on healthcare was 10.4% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of out-of-pocket spending on healthcare in Mozambique, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of current health expenditure.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of out-of-pocket spending on healthcare in Mozambique is 10.4%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 29.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of out-of-pocket spending on healthcare in Mozambique peaked at 38.9% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 5.6%, in 2012.
Mozambique ranks 167th of 193 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of out-of-pocket spending on healthcare in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | % of current health expenditure | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 38.9% | — |
| 2001 | 26.7% | -31.4% |
| 2002 | 28.0% | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 21.2% | -24.2% |
| 2004 | 15.6% | -26.4% |
| 2005 | 12.3% | -21.1% |
| 2006 | 12.7% | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 12.0% | -5.7% |
| 2008 | 11.2% | -6.8% |
| 2009 | 8.2% | -26.5% |
| 2010 | 7.1% | -13.7% |
| 2011 | 6.7% | -5.5% |
| 2012 | 5.6% | -17.3% |
| 2013 | 8.0% | +44.3% |
| 2014 | 10.4% | +30.0% |
| 2015 | 11.3% | +8.0% |
| 2016 | 10.5% | -6.4% |
| 2017 | 9.7% | -8.1% |
| 2018 | 9.3% | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 9.7% | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 10.3% | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 9.4% | -8.3% |
| 2022 | 10.4% | +10.1% |
| 2023 | 10.4% | -0.3% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 10.4% is below the median for low income countries, which is 45.6%, 23% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 10.4% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 32.4%, 32% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.7% | 8.2% | 38.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.8% | 5.6% | 11.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.1% | 9.4% | 10.4% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of out-of-pocket spending on healthcare in Mozambique?
- Share of out-of-pocket spending on healthcare in Mozambique was 10.4% in 2023, according to Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of out-of-pocket spending on healthcare recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 38.9% in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of out-of-pocket spending on healthcare recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.6% in 2012.
- How does Mozambique rank for share of out-of-pocket spending on healthcare?
- Mozambique ranks 167th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of out-of-pocket spending on healthcare rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of out-of-pocket spending on healthcare. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Out-of-pocket spending on healthcare as percent of total current healthcare expenditure.