Proportion of population facing impoverishing out-of-pocket health in Paraguay

Paraguay: Proportion of population facing impoverishing out-of-pocket health was 20.1% in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
20.1%
World rank
25th
of 78 countries
All-time high
24.8%
in 2000
All-time low
18.5%
in 2013
Years of data
5
2000–2023

Proportion of population facing impoverishing out-of-pocket health in Paraguay, 2000–2023

05101520252000201120232000: 24.8 %2011: 24.8 %2013: 18.5 %2014: 18.5 %2023: 20.1 %

Source: Universal Health Coverage Dataset, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for proportion of population facing impoverishing out-of-pocket health in Paraguay is 20.1%, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of population facing impoverishing out-of-pocket health in Paraguay peaked at 24.8% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 18.5%, in 2013.

That places Paraguay 25th out of 78 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

Proportion of population facing impoverishing out-of-pocket health in Paraguay, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of population facing impoverishing out-of-pocket health expenditure, based on the societal poverty line (%) in Paraguay, 2000 to 2023.
Year % Change
2000 24.8%
2011 24.8% +0.0%
2013 18.5% -25.3%
2014 18.5% +0.1%
2023 20.1% +8.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 24.8% 24.8% 24.8% 1
2010s 20.6% 18.5% 24.8% 3
2020s 20.1% 20.1% 20.1% 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of population facing impoverishing out-of-pocket health in Paraguay?
Proportion of population facing impoverishing out-of-pocket health in Paraguay was 20.1% in 2023, according to Universal Health Coverage Dataset, World Health Organization (WHO).
What is the highest proportion of population facing impoverishing out-of-pocket health recorded in Paraguay?
The highest recorded value was 24.8% in 2000.
What is the lowest proportion of population facing impoverishing out-of-pocket health recorded in Paraguay?
The lowest recorded value was 18.5% in 2013.
How does Paraguay rank for proportion of population facing impoverishing out-of-pocket health?
Paraguay ranks 25th out of 78 countries with data for 2023.
Is proportion of population facing impoverishing out-of-pocket health rising or falling in Paraguay?
Over the last ten years it is up 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Paraguay data come from?
The figures come from Universal Health Coverage Dataset, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Proportion of population facing impoverishing out-of-pocket health expenditure, based on the societal poverty line (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of population facing impoverishing out-of-pocket health expenditure, based on the societal poverty line (%)
Unit
%
Source
Universal Health Coverage Dataset, World Health Organization (WHO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
90 places, 1,155 data points, 1985–2024
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Proportion of population spending more than 100% of household discretionary budget on out-of-pocket health expenditure (%). This includes people living in poverty that are further impoverished due to out-of-pocket health expenditure as well as people who are pushed into poverty by out-of-pocket health expenditure. The discretionary budget is defined as the total household budget, measured by consumption expenditure or income, minus the societal poverty line (SPL ). Using 2017 purchasing power parities (PPPs), the SPL corresponds to whichever is greater: $2.15 (the international poverty line) or $1.15 + 50% of median household consumption expenditure or income, excluding out-of-pocket household expenditure on health. Out-of-pocket health expenditure is defined as any spending incurred by a household when any member uses a health good or service to receive any type of care (preventive, curative, rehabilitative, long-term or palliative care); provided by any type of provider; for any type of disease, illness or health condition; in any type of setting (outpatient, inpatient, at home).