Out-of-pocket expenditure on health shows declining trend, states latest National Health Accounts
The latest National Health Accounts estimates indicate a significant decline in out-of-pocket expenditure on health in India, dropping from 64.2% in 2013-14 to 43.4% in 2022-23. This trend reflects improved access to health services and reduced financial burdens on households, aided by the establishment of numerous wellness centers. Additionally, government health expenditure has increased, contributing to a more robust healthcare system.
- ▪Out-of-pocket expenditure as a share of total health expenditure has declined by 21% since 2013-14.
- ▪The share of government health expenditure in GDP rose from 1.15% in 2013-14 to 1.43% in 2022-23.
- ▪The establishment of over 1.8 lakh wellness centers has improved access to healthcare services.
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Concurrent with the increase in government health expenditure, the out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) share in total health expenditure has declined by 21%, from 2013-14 till date, noted the National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates for India 2022-23, released by the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday (May 27, 2026).The OOPE as a share of the total health expenditure has been calculated as 43.4% in 2022-23, as against 64.2% in 2013-14.“This declining trend of OOPE indicates the improved access to health services, leading to reduced financial burden on the households,” said a senior Health Ministry official.He added that this is also the impact of operationalisation of more than 1.8 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandir wellness centres across the country, providing preventive and curative healthcare…
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