Health insurance - Bhutan

  • Bhutan
  • The Health insurance market market in Bhutan is projected to reach a market size (gross written premium) of US$0.72m in 2024.
  • The average spending per capita in the Health insurance market market is expected to amount to US$0.91 in 2024.
  • Furthermore, the gross written premium is projected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 9.63%, resulting in a market volume of US$1.14m by 2029.
  • In global comparison, the United States is expected to generate the highest gross written premium of US$1,708.0bn in 2024.
  • Despite limited resources, Bhutan has made significant progress in expanding access to health insurance, ensuring better healthcare outcomes for its citizens.
 
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Analyst Opinion

The Health insurance market in Bhutan is experiencing significant growth and evolution.

Customer preferences:
Customers in Bhutan are increasingly seeking comprehensive health insurance coverage to protect themselves and their families from rising healthcare costs and unexpected medical expenses. They are looking for insurance plans that offer a wide range of benefits, including coverage for hospitalization, outpatient services, and critical illnesses. Additionally, there is a growing demand for health insurance policies that provide access to quality healthcare facilities and services both locally and internationally.

Trends in the market:
One of the key trends in the Health insurance market in Bhutan is the introduction of innovative health insurance products tailored to the specific needs of the population. Insurers are offering customized plans that cater to different age groups, income levels, and health conditions. Moreover, there is a noticeable shift towards digitalization in the insurance sector, with the adoption of online platforms for policy purchases, claims processing, and customer service. This trend is making health insurance more accessible and convenient for the people of Bhutan.

Local special circumstances:
Bhutan's unique cultural and geographical characteristics play a significant role in shaping the Health insurance market. The country's focus on Gross National Happiness (GNH) as a development indicator influences the design of health insurance policies to promote overall well-being and happiness. Additionally, the limited number of healthcare providers and facilities in Bhutan has led to collaborations between insurers and healthcare institutions to improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare services for policyholders.

Underlying macroeconomic factors:
The growing economy and increasing disposable income levels in Bhutan are driving the expansion of the Health insurance market. As people become more financially stable, they are willing to invest in health insurance to safeguard their health and financial security. Furthermore, the government's efforts to promote universal health coverage and regulate the insurance sector are creating a favorable environment for the growth of health insurance in the country.

Methodology

Data coverage:

Data encompasses B2B and B2C enterprises. Figures are based on gross written premium, gross written premium per capita, gross claim payments, loss ratio, and distribution channels.

Modeling approach / Market size:

Market sizes are determined by a Bottom-Up approach, based on a specific rationale for each market layer. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use industry associations, national statistic offices, and international organizations, such as OECD. Next we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations such as insurance consumer spending, gross domestic product, insurance - consumer price index (CPI), population growth. This data helps us to estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the particular market. For example, exponential trend smoothing and HOLT-linear. The main drivers are insurance consumer spending and insurance - consumer price index (CPI).

Additional Notes:

The market is updated twice per year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is considered at a country-specific level.

Overview

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