China’s National Health Commission (NHC) released the “Healthcare Statistical Communique 2021,” revealing increased healthcare spending, improved life expectancy, and enhanced pandemic response capabilities. The report highlights key metrics in medical resources, services, and public health.
Key Health Indicators
- Life Expectancy: Rose to 78.2 years in 2021 from 77.93 years in 2020.
- Maternal Mortality: Dropped to 16.1/100,000 from 16.9/100,000.
- Infant Mortality: Decreased to 5‰ from 5.4‰.
Medical Resources
- Institutions: 1,030,935 healthcare facilities (+8,013 YoY).
- Personnel: 13.983 million health workers (+508,000 YoY).
- Expenditure: Total health spending reached RMB7.559 trillion ($1.12 trillion), with government spending accounting for 27.4%, social spending 44.9%, and personal spending 27.7%.
Medical Services
- Visits: 8.47 billion outpatient visits (+9.4% YoY), averaging 6 visits per capita.
- Hospital Services: 54.5% of Class 2+ hospitals offer appointment-based care; 91.3% use clinical pathways; 64.6% provide telemedicine.
Patient Expenditure
- Outpatient Costs: Averaged RMB329.2 ($48.85), up 1.5% YoY.
- Hospitalization Costs: Averaged RMB11,003 ($1,632.75) per visit, up 3.6% YoY.
COVID-19 Response
- Vaccinations: 2.835 billion doses administered; 1.21 billion fully vaccinated.
- Testing Capacity: 41.68 million daily tests; 11,937 institutions provide services.-Fineline Info & Tech
