Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Gabon
Gabon: Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when was 15.8 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
15.8
Change on year
up 23.4%
World rank
61st
of 134 countries
All-time high
43.2
in 2005
All-time low
10.4
in 2017
Years of data
18
2005–2022
Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Gabon, 2005–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Gabon recorded 15.8 for share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in 2022.
The figure is up 23.4% on the previous year and down 11.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Gabon peaked at 43.2 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 10.4, in 2017.
Gabon ranks 61st of 134 countries on this measure, 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 Gabon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 43.2 | — |
| 2006 | 41.6 | -3.7% |
| 2007 | 39.9 | -4.1% |
| 2008 | 41.1 | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 39.4 | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 17.1 | -56.6% |
| 2011 | 18.2 | +6.4% |
| 2012 | 17.9 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 17.4 | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 16.6 | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 14.7 | -11.4% |
| 2016 | 12.4 | -15.6% |
| 2017 | 10.4 | -16.1% |
| 2018 | 13.7 | +31.7% |
| 2019 | 13.9 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 12.3 | -11.5% |
| 2021 | 12.8 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 15.8 | +23.4% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 15.8 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.4, 1.5× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 15.8 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 51.65, 31% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 41.04 | 39.4 | 43.2 | 5 |
| 2010s | 15.23 | 10.4 | 18.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.63 | 12.3 | 15.8 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More population data for Gabon
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6319 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.35 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6319 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2453 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,757 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.78 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.0336 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.628 (2100)
- Population density 26.79 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 467,914 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Gabon?
- Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Gabon was 15.8 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 43.2 in 2005.
- What is the lowest share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.4 in 2017.
- How does Gabon rank for share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when?
- Gabon ranks 61st out of 134 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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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