Share of out of pocket expenditure on healthcare in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Share of out of pocket expenditure on healthcare was 14.56 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Share of out of pocket expenditure on healthcare in United Kingdom, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of out of pocket expenditure on healthcare in United Kingdom is 14.56, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and down 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of out of pocket expenditure on healthcare in United Kingdom peaked at 18.22 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 12.35, in 2006.
That places United Kingdom 145th out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Share of out of pocket expenditure on healthcare in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 18.22 | — |
| 2001 | 18.05 | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 17.39 | -3.7% |
| 2003 | 16.15 | -7.1% |
| 2004 | 14.7 | -9.0% |
| 2005 | 13.43 | -8.6% |
| 2006 | 12.35 | -8.0% |
| 2007 | 14.43 | +16.8% |
| 2008 | 13.48 | -6.5% |
| 2009 | 12.4 | -8.1% |
| 2010 | 13.17 | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 13.34 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 14.17 | +6.1% |
| 2013 | 15.76 | +11.3% |
| 2014 | 15.74 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 15.87 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 15.68 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 15.83 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 16.18 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 16.04 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 12.41 | -22.6% |
| 2021 | 13.02 | +4.9% |
| 2022 | 14.38 | +10.4% |
| 2023 | 14.63 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 14.56 | -0.5% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 14.56 is below the median for high income countries, which is 16.78, 87% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 14.56 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 21.77, 67% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.06 | 12.35 | 18.22 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.18 | 13.17 | 16.18 | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.8 | 12.41 | 14.63 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of out of pocket expenditure on healthcare in United Kingdom?
- Share of out of pocket expenditure on healthcare in United Kingdom was 14.56 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of out of pocket expenditure on healthcare recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 18.22 in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of out of pocket expenditure on healthcare recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.35 in 2006.
- How does United Kingdom rank for share of out of pocket expenditure on healthcare?
- United Kingdom ranks 145th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of out of pocket expenditure on healthcare rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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