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Table 1 Overview of study countries (population, UHC implementation)

From: Has Latin America achieved universal health coverage yet? Lessons from four countries

 

Argentina

Brazil

Colombia

Mexico

Population (2019) million

44,9

211.0

50,3

127,6

GDP x capita (2019) USD

10,006.1

8717.2

6432.4

9863.1

Health Expenditure %GDP

9.12%

9.47%

7.23%

5.52%

UHC Implemented

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Overall index of essential coverage

76%

77%

77%

76%

Financial Protection i

4.7%

3.46%

2.23%

0.23%

  1. i = % of citizens with health expenditures greater than 25% of total household expenditures