Share of out-of-pocket spending on healthcare in Qatar
Qatar: Share of out-of-pocket spending on healthcare was 7.4% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of out-of-pocket spending on healthcare in Qatar, 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
In 2023, share of out-of-pocket spending on healthcare in Qatar stood at 7.4%.
The figure is down 3.9% on the previous year and up 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of out-of-pocket spending on healthcare in Qatar peaked at 30.0% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 5.3%, in 2015.
That places Qatar 180th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Qatar, year by year
| Year | % of current health expenditure | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 30.0% | — |
| 2001 | 27.4% | -8.7% |
| 2002 | 27.5% | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 18.5% | -32.6% |
| 2004 | 18.6% | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 18.6% | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 18.7% | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 18.7% | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 18.8% | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 19.4% | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 18.7% | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 16.9% | -9.8% |
| 2012 | 10.9% | -35.5% |
| 2013 | 6.9% | -36.5% |
| 2014 | 5.6% | -18.3% |
| 2015 | 5.3% | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 6.3% | +18.1% |
| 2017 | 6.9% | +9.6% |
| 2018 | 6.7% | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 6.4% | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 5.9% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | 6.6% | +11.2% |
| 2022 | 7.7% | +17.9% |
| 2023 | 7.4% | -3.9% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 7.4% is below the median for high income countries, which is 16.8%, 44% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 7.4% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 34.5%, 22% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.6% | 18.5% | 30.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.1% | 5.3% | 18.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.9% | 5.9% | 7.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 177 Vanuatu 8.4% compare
- 178 Fiji 8.3% compare
- 179 Namibia 7.5% compare
- 181 Brunei Darussalam 7.4% compare
- 182 Timor-Leste 7.0% compare
- 183 South Africa 6.7% compare
More health data for Qatar
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- Number of infants who die before age 1 136 deaths (2100)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0253 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 3.19 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of out-of-pocket spending on healthcare in Qatar?
- Share of out-of-pocket spending on healthcare in Qatar was 7.4% 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 Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 30.0% in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of out-of-pocket spending on healthcare recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.3% in 2015.
- How does Qatar rank for share of out-of-pocket spending on healthcare?
- Qatar ranks 180th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of out-of-pocket spending on healthcare rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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.