In 2021, households in South Korea held an average of 4.88 private health insurance subscriptions. While the average number of household subscriptions had been steadily increasing over the past decade, growth has stagnated in the last two years. While the government's public health insurance program National Health Insurance covers the basics, it is common to pay for additional private health insurance to receive more comprehensive coverage.
Average number of private health insurance subscriptions per household in South Korea from 2011 to 2021
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Average number of private health insurance subscriptions per household in South Korea from 2011 to 2021 [Graph], KOSIS, February 28, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://internal.statista.com/statistics/1326459/south-korea-average-private-health-insurance-household-subscriptions/