Share of out of pocket expenditure on healthcare in East Timor
East Timor: Share of out of pocket expenditure on healthcare was 6.99 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of out of pocket expenditure on healthcare in East Timor, 2003–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of out of pocket expenditure on healthcare in East Timor is 6.99, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 27.6% on the previous year and up 0.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of out of pocket expenditure on healthcare in East Timor peaked at 40.93 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 5.48, in 2022.
East Timor ranks 182nd 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 expenditure on healthcare in East Timor, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 40.93 | — |
| 2004 | 34.59 | -15.5% |
| 2005 | 33.2 | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 22.02 | -33.7% |
| 2007 | 18.26 | -17.1% |
| 2008 | 11.52 | -36.9% |
| 2009 | 8.84 | -23.2% |
| 2010 | 11.56 | +30.8% |
| 2011 | 9.92 | -14.2% |
| 2012 | 9.49 | -4.3% |
| 2013 | 6.97 | -26.6% |
| 2014 | 7.91 | +13.5% |
| 2015 | 7.36 | -6.9% |
| 2016 | 7.9 | +7.4% |
| 2017 | 8.34 | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 10.16 | +21.7% |
| 2019 | 10.49 | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 6.68 | -36.3% |
| 2021 | 5.89 | -11.9% |
| 2022 | 5.48 | -7.0% |
| 2023 | 6.99 | +27.6% |
East Timor compared with similar countries
- East Timor's 6.99 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 37.63, 19% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- East Timor's 6.99 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 12.24, 57% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.2 | 8.84 | 40.93 | 7 |
| 2010s | 9.01 | 6.97 | 11.56 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.26 | 5.48 | 6.99 | 4 |
Countries ranked near East Timor
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- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.67 % 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 0.051 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.04 % 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 0.0538 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of out of pocket expenditure on healthcare in East Timor?
- Share of out of pocket expenditure on healthcare in East Timor was 6.99 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of out of pocket expenditure on healthcare recorded in East Timor?
- The highest recorded value was 40.93 in 2003.
- What is the lowest share of out of pocket expenditure on healthcare recorded in East Timor?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.48 in 2022.
- How does East Timor rank for share of out of pocket expenditure on healthcare?
- East Timor ranks 182nd out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of out of pocket expenditure on healthcare rising or falling in East Timor?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this East Timor data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of out of pocket expenditure on healthcare. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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