Share of population with large expenditures on health in Mongolia

Mongolia: Share of population with large expenditures on health was 14.0% in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
14.0%
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
16th
of 63 countries
All-time high
14.7%
in 2020
All-time low
1.3%
in 2002
Years of data
10
2002–2021

Share of population with large expenditures on health in Mongolia, 2002–2021

0510152002201120212002: 1.3 %2009: 1.8 %2010: 1.3 %2011: 1.8 %2012: 2.2 %2014: 3 %2016: 4.5 %2018: 7.2 %2020: 14.7 %2021: 14 %

Source: World Health Organisation and World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for share of population with large expenditures on health in Mongolia is 14.0%, measured in 2021.

The figure is down 4.6% on the previous year and up 701.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of population with large expenditures on health in Mongolia peaked at 14.7% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.3%, in 2002.

That places Mongolia 16th out of 63 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Share of population with large expenditures on health in Mongolia, year by year

Annual values for Share of population with large expenditures on health in Mongolia, 2002 to 2021.
Year % Change
2002 1.3%
2009 1.8% +43.8%
2010 1.3% -27.7%
2011 1.8% +31.6%
2012 2.2% +23.4%
2014 3.0% +40.7%
2016 4.5% +47.7%
2018 7.2% +59.9%
2020 14.7% +104.9%
2021 14.0% -4.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.6% 1.3% 1.8% 2
2010s 3.3% 1.3% 7.2% 6
2020s 14.4% 14.0% 14.7% 2

Countries ranked near Mongolia

  1. 13 Iran, Islamic Republic of 15.4% compare
  2. 14 Uganda 15.3% compare
  3. 15 Republic of Moldova 14.2% compare
  4. 17 Romania 13.4% compare
  5. 18 Lithuania 12.8% compare
  6. 19 Israel 12.8% compare

See the full ranking of 63 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of population with large expenditures on health in Mongolia?
Share of population with large expenditures on health in Mongolia was 14.0% in 2021, according to World Health Organisation and World Bank – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of population with large expenditures on health recorded in Mongolia?
The highest recorded value was 14.7% in 2020.
What is the lowest share of population with large expenditures on health recorded in Mongolia?
The lowest recorded value was 1.3% in 2002.
How does Mongolia rank for share of population with large expenditures on health?
Mongolia ranks 16th out of 63 countries with data for 2021.
Is share of population with large expenditures on health rising or falling in Mongolia?
Over the last ten years it is up 701.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mongolia data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organisation and World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of population with large expenditures on health. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Share of population with large expenditures on health
Unit
%
Source
World Health Organisation and World Bank – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
63 places, 733 data points, 1985–2021
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Proportion of population with large household expenditures on health (greater than 10%) as a share of total household expenditure or income (%).