The reasoning: National Health Accounts (dated)
| Indicator (NHA 2021–22, released 2024) | Value |
|---|---|
| Total health expenditure (THE) | ≈ 3.3–3.8% of GDP (recent NHA rounds) |
| Government health expenditure (GHE) | ≈ 1.84% of GDP; ≈ 48% of THE |
| Out‑of‑pocket expenditure (OOPE) | ≈ 39.4% of THE (down from ≈ 64% in 2013–14) |
| Social security expenditure on health | Rising (PM‑JAY, ESI, CGHS, etc.) |
| NHP 2017 target | GHE 2.5% of GDP by 2025 |