Brazil by the numbers
Learn more about Brazil and the country's Healthcare industry:
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One of the top 5 global markets for pharmaceuticals and devices.
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A US$ 2,09 trillion GDP and a US$ 10,377.49 GDP per capita in 2013
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Per capita health investment growth of 247% in the last 10 years
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23,8% of the total federal budget destined to the Ministry of Health
Public Health Care Market
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Almost 151 million Brazilians depend exclusively on the public health care system.
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All citizens, even those who pay for private health care, have the constitutional right to use the public system.
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Public Health is financed not only by the federal government, but also by the States and Municipalities.
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Federal investment in drug distribution was superior to US$ 3,8 billion in 2013
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Supplementary (Private) Health Care Market
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Almost 49 million Brazilians have private health plans, the second largest supplementary health care market in the Americas.
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In 2012, a total of US$ 34,2 billion was spent by private health plans on patient assistance, a 344% growth in 10 years
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Hospitalizations and therapies covered in this market represent 45% of the total expenses made by private health companies
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Diagnostic tests represent 21% of the total expenses made by private health companies