Table 1

Definitions of parameters and data sources

Indicator nameDefinitionYearSource
GDP per capita, current prices (US$)GDP is expressed in current US$ per person. Data are derived by first converting GDP in national currency to US$ and dividing it by the total population2010–2018
and projections up to 2026
IMF
GGHE (% GGE)GGE includes consolidated direct outlays and indirect outlays (eg, subsidies to producers and transfers to households), including the capital of all levels of government, social security institutions, autonomous bodies and other extra-budgetary funds.
GGE on health comprises the direct outlays earmarked for the enhancement of the health status of the population and/or the distribution of medical care goods and services among the population by the following financing agents: central/federal, state/provincial/regional and local/municipal authorities; extra-budgetary agencies and social security schemes; and parastatals. All can be financed through domestic funds or external resources
2010–2019WHO: Global Health Expenditure Database
General Government Expenditure (% GDP)GGE includes consolidated direct outlays and indirect outlays, such as subsidies and transfers, including capital, of all levels of government social security institutions, autonomous bodies and other extra-budgetary funds2010–2019WHO: Global Health Expenditure Database
Current expenditure on health as % of
GDP
This indicates the level of health system expenditure within a country relative to the output of the whole country. It shows the importance of the health sector in the economy. Also, it indicates the societal priority of health since the indicator provides information on the level of resources channelled to health relative to other uses in the overall economy2010–2018WHO: Global Health Expenditure Database
GGHE as % GGEExpressing domestic GGHEs as a share of the GGE is essential to compare the size of current public health expenditures relative to the total size of government expenditure2010–2018WHO: Global Health Expenditure Database
  • GDP, gross domestic product; GGE, general government expenditure; GGHE, general government health expenditure; IMF, International Monetary Fund.