Table 2 An overview of the health systems arrangements in Lebanon and Jordan
Variable | Lebanon | Jordan |
|---|---|---|
Population size | 4,822,000 | 7,274,000 |
Life expectancies | Females =82; Males =78 | Females = 75; Males = 72 |
Expenditure on health as % of GDP | 7.2% | 7.2% |
% MO(P)H budget out of total government budget | 2.7% | 6.7% |
Per capita total expenditure on health | US $1092 | US $761 |
Major financing entity | Private sector (71%) | Public sector (61.93%) |
% of uninsured population | ~46% | ~25% |
Number of hospitals | Private: 135 Public: 30 | Private: 59 Public: 44 |
% of beds in private hospitals | 82.4% | 34.3% |
Number of primary healthcare centers | 213 | 377 |