Health
Facts & Figures
The ASEAN region faces a complex array of health challenges, including communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases, and emerging health threats. Ensuring access to quality healthcare, promoting health education, and addressing health disparities are critical for improving the overall well-being of ASEAN populations. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of regional cooperation in addressing public health emergencies and building resilient healthcare systems.
4.4%
of their GDP on health
In 2020, ASEAN Member States spent on average
Source: WHO (2023). Current health expenditure (CHE) as percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) (%).
162
as of 2023
Policy measures to address the COVID-19 pandemic in ASEAN
Source: ASEAN Secretariat (2023). Enhancing Gender-Responsive Approaches in the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework.
Proportion of Population Using Safely Managed Drinking Water in ASEAN, 2016-2022
Proportion of Population Using Safely Managed Drinking Water in ASEAN, 2016-2022
*Refer to proportion of household with access to improved drinking water services, ** Data for the Philippines refer to proportion of household using safely managed drinking water services
Source: ASEAN (2023). ASEAN Statistical Yearbook 2023
Proportion of Population Using Safely Managed Sanitation Services in ASEAN, 2016-2022
Proportion of Population Using Safely Managed Sanitation Services in ASEAN, 2016-2022
*Refer to proportion of household with access to improved drinking water services, ** Data for Myanmar and the Philippines refer to proportion of household using safely managed drinking water services
Source: ASEAN (2023). ASEAN Statistical Yearbook 2023
