How does Chile rank for proportion of population facing large (but non-impoverishing) out-of-p?

Chile ranks 17th out of 76 countries with data for 2021.

Is proportion of population facing large (but non-impoverishing) out-of-p rising or falling in Chile?

Over the last ten years it is up 72.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Chile data come from?

The figures come from Universal Health Coverage Dataset, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Proportion of population facing large (but non-impoverishing) out-of-pocket health expenditure (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Proportion of population facing large (but non-impoverishing) out-of-p in Chile

Name: Proportion of population facing large (but non-impoverishing) out-of-p in Chile
Creator: Universal Health Coverage Dataset, World Health Organization (WHO)
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Chile: Proportion of population facing large (but non-impoverishing) out-of-p was 6.0% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

6.0%

World rank

17th

of 76 countries

All-time high

6.0%

in 2021

All-time low

3.1%

in 2006

Years of data

1996–2021

Proportion of population facing large (but non-impoverishing) out-of-p in Chile, 1996–2021

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

Analysis

In 2021, proportion of population facing large (but non-impoverishing) out-of-p in Chile stood at 6.0%. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

That represents a change of up 72.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of population facing large (but non-impoverishing) out-of-p in Chile peaked at 6.0% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3.1%, in 2006.

Chile ranks 17th of 76 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1990s	4.0%	4.0%	4.0%	1
2000s	3.1%	3.1%	3.1%	1
2010s	4.0%	3.5%	4.6%	2
2020s	6.0%	6.0%	6.0%	1

Countries ranked near Chile

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More reference data data for Chile

Number of child deaths per woman 0.0117 under-five deaths per woman (2024)
Fertility rate: births per woman 1.17 live births per woman (2023)
Fertility rate: births per woman 1.17 live births per woman (2023)
Fertility rate vs. Human Development Index 1.17 live births per woman (2023)
Human Development Index 0.878 (2023)
Rule of Law - Governance estimate 0.6911 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 (2024)
Rule of Law - Governance score 68.86 0-100 (2024)
Voice and Accountability - Governance score 74.25 0-100 (2024)
Voice and Accountability - Governance estimate 0.9942 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 (2024)
Political Stability - Governance score 67.97 0-100 (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of population facing large (but non-impoverishing) out-of-p in Chile?: Proportion of population facing large (but non-impoverishing) out-of-p in Chile was 6.0% in 2021, according to Universal Health Coverage Dataset, World Health Organization (WHO).
What is the highest proportion of population facing large (but non-impoverishing) out-of-p recorded in Chile?: The highest recorded value was 6.0% in 2021.
What is the lowest proportion of population facing large (but non-impoverishing) out-of-p recorded in Chile?: The lowest recorded value was 3.1% in 2006.
How does Chile rank for proportion of population facing large (but non-impoverishing) out-of-p?: Chile ranks 17th out of 76 countries with data for 2021.
Is proportion of population facing large (but non-impoverishing) out-of-p rising or falling in Chile?: Over the last ten years it is up 72.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Chile data come from?: The figures come from Universal Health Coverage Dataset, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Proportion of population facing large (but non-impoverishing) out-of-pocket health expenditure (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Proportion of population facing large (but non-impoverishing) out-of-pocket health expenditure (%)
Unit: %
Source: Universal Health Coverage Dataset, World Health Organization (WHO)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 89 places, 1,148 data points, 1985–2024
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

Proportion of population spending more than 40% but less than 100% of household discretionary budget on 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).