Healthcare

From health insurance to prescription drug prices, the cost of healthcare has been a political issue for decades. There’s good reason for that: In 2018, $3.7 trillion was spent on healthcare-related goods and services, 18% of the nation’s gross domestic product. The issue encompasses several government programs, with Medicare (which primarily serves the 65+ population) and Medicaid (for low-income people) being the best known. Beyond government healthcare programs, private insurance is also an important aspect of this issue.

Questions to Ask

How much does health insurance cost for the average person?

How is an increasingly aging population affecting Medicare spending?

How many people are uninsured and how has that changed since the Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010?

How do Americans spend their money on healthcare?

Newsletter

Data delivered to your inbox

Keep up with the latest data and most popular content.

Noteworthy Data

Health Insurance Coverage

Covered by public or private health insurance (%)

Covered by public or private health insurance (%)

91.52%

2018

Explore the data

Covered by private or government insurance

Covered by private or government insurance

296,206,000

2018

Explore the data

Healthcare Expenditures

National spending on healthcare goods and services

National spending on healthcare goods and services

$3.6 Trillion

2018

Explore the data

National spending on healthcare by source

National spending on healthcare by source

$3.6 Trillion

2018

Explore the data

Healthcare Expenditures as % of GDP

Healthcare Expenditures as % of GDP

17.7%

2018

Explore the data

Related Articles

Coronavirus

About 10% of US households are having trouble finding food during the pandemic

About 10% of US households are having trouble finding food during the pandemic

Healthcare

48% of Americans are feeling down, depressed, or hopeless during the COVID-19 pandemic

48% of Americans are feeling down, depressed, or hopeless during the COVID-19 pandemic

Coronavirus

Five things the data says about the COVID-19 pandemic

Five things the data says about the COVID-19 pandemic

Coronavirus

What is a “small” business and what sectors have the most of them?

What is a “small” business and what sectors have the most of them?

Coronavirus

US exports dropped 9.6% in March—the biggest monthly decline since 1992

US exports dropped 9.6% in March—the biggest monthly decline since 1992

Coronavirus

The American economy fell 4.8% in the first three months of 2020

The American economy fell 4.8% in the first three months of 2020

View All Articles