Health insurance - Burkina Faso

  • Burkina Faso
  • The Health insurance market market in Burkina Faso is expected to reach a market size (gross written premium) of US$70.69m in 2024.
  • The average spending per capita in the Health insurance market market is projected to amount to US$2.97 in 2024.
  • The gross written premium is anticipated to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 7.55%, resulting in a market volume of US$101.70m by 2029.
  • In global comparison, the United States is expected to generate the highest gross written premium of US$1,708.0bn in 2024.
  • The health insurance market in Burkina Faso is experiencing a shift towards more affordable and accessible coverage options for its citizens.
 
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Analyst Opinion

The Health insurance market in Burkina Faso is experiencing significant growth and development.

Customer preferences:
Burkina Faso's Health insurance market is witnessing a shift in customer preferences towards comprehensive health coverage plans that offer a wide range of benefits. Customers are increasingly looking for insurance policies that cover not only basic medical expenses but also specialized treatments and services. This trend aligns with the global demand for more extensive health insurance coverage to ensure financial protection against rising healthcare costs.

Trends in the market:
One of the key trends in Burkina Faso's Health insurance market is the increasing adoption of technology to enhance the efficiency of insurance processes. Insurers are leveraging digital platforms to streamline policy issuance, claims processing, and customer service, making it more convenient for policyholders to access and manage their health insurance plans. This trend reflects a broader global movement towards digitization in the insurance industry to improve operational effectiveness and enhance customer experience.

Local special circumstances:
In Burkina Faso, the Health insurance market is also influenced by the government's efforts to promote universal health coverage and improve healthcare access for all citizens. The implementation of health insurance schemes, such as the National Health Insurance Fund, is driving the expansion of the insurance market by increasing awareness and participation among the population. This local initiative is creating opportunities for insurers to develop innovative products tailored to the specific healthcare needs of Burkina Faso's residents.

Underlying macroeconomic factors:
The growth of Burkina Faso's Health insurance market is further supported by favorable macroeconomic conditions, such as steady economic growth and increasing disposable income levels. As the country's economy continues to expand, more individuals and families are able to afford health insurance premiums, driving overall market growth. Additionally, the rising awareness of the importance of health insurance as a risk management tool is contributing to the increasing penetration of insurance products in Burkina Faso.

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.

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