As of 2021, nearly 70 percent of Ghana's population had a health insurance coverage. On the other hand, slightly over 31 percent of the people were not insured. The source also reported that the female population had a higher health insurance coverage rate than the male population.
Distribution of population in Ghana as of 2021, by health insurance coverage
Characteristic
Share of population
Covered
68.8%
Not covered
31.2%
• Covered 68.8%
• Not covered 31.2%
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Ghana Statistical Service. (December 31, 2021). Distribution of population in Ghana as of 2021, by health insurance coverage [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 04, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1283538/share-of-population-in-ghana-by-health-insurance-coverage/
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