Fig. 1

Trends in proportions of hospital number, beds, inpatients and outpatients by ownership, China, 2009–2017. Notes: Data source: China Health Statistical Yearbook 2010–2018. A proportions of public, private not-for-profit, and for-profit hospitals within China’s healthcare market; B the market share of hospital beds provided by different ownership types; C proportions of outpatients to seek medical services from public, private not-for-profit, and for-profit hospitals; D the market share of inpatient services provided by public, private not-for-profit, and for-profit hospitals. Note: The percentages do not add up to 100% for some years because of all the percentages are rounded to the nearest two decimal points