Private health insurance penetration in Africa in 2023

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Natalie Cowling,
Jan 31, 2024
In November 2023, a survey conducted in Africa revealed that Kenya had the highest private health insurance penetration rate in Africa, at 42 percent. This was mostly due to the highly competitive insurance market that exists in the country. Botswana ranked second, with a share of 37 percent.

Private health insurance penetration in Africa in 2023

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Release date

December 2023

Region

Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Tanzania

Survey time period

November 2023

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

34 African countries

Method of interview

Panel survey

Supplementary notes

Methodology: SagaCube, the 360 segmentation and Usage & Attitude tracker in Africa.
The survey question was phrased by the source as follows: "Which of the following insurance products do you currently have?'' Private medical/ health insurance selected."

Base: Adult population above 18 from social economic classes AB. Minimum representative sample in each country.

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