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Out-of-pocket health spending and income distribution in Ghana
| Share of the total population (%) | Share of income (%) | Share of out-of-pocket health spending (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poorest 20% | 20% | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Next poorest 20% | 20% | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| Middle 20% | 20% | 14.7% | 18.4% |
| Q4 | 20% | 21.3% | 20.2% |
| Richest 20% | 20% | 48.4% | 42.1% |
Source: Recomputed using Table 3 in Akazili et al. (2011).
