Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in China
China: Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when was 3.7 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in China, 2003–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in China is 3.7, measured in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of down 50.7% on the previous year and down 84.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in China peaked at 73.8 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 3.7, in 2022.
That places China 90th out of 134 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 73.8 | — |
| 2004 | 70.6 | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 65.6 | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 59.7 | -9.0% |
| 2007 | 48.5 | -18.8% |
| 2008 | 45.1 | -7.0% |
| 2009 | 38 | -15.7% |
| 2010 | 32.7 | -13.9% |
| 2011 | 26.7 | -18.3% |
| 2012 | 23.3 | -12.7% |
| 2013 | 17.6 | -24.5% |
| 2014 | 14.4 | -18.2% |
| 2015 | 11.4 | -20.8% |
| 2016 | 10.4 | -8.8% |
| 2017 | 9.7 | -6.7% |
| 2018 | 8 | -17.5% |
| 2019 | 6.7 | -16.2% |
| 2020 | 6.2 | -7.5% |
| 2021 | 7.5 | +21.0% |
| 2022 | 3.7 | -50.7% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 3.7 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.4, 36% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- China's 3.7 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.35, 1.6× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57.33 | 38 | 73.8 | 7 |
| 2010s | 16.09 | 6.7 | 32.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.8 | 3.7 | 7.5 | 3 |
Countries ranked near China
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- Population density 67.46 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 15.54 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in China?
- Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in China was 3.7 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 73.8 in 2003.
- What is the lowest share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.7 in 2022.
- How does China rank for share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when?
- China ranks 90th out of 134 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when surgical care is required. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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