Box 1 Key socio-demographic and economic parameters for Ethiopia, 2013/14
From: Prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease in Ethiopia: a cost-effectiveness analysis
| Parameter | Level | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 96.96 million | |
| Life expectancy at birth | 64 years | [29] |
| GDP per capita | US$505 | |
| Currency exchange rate to US$ | 17.7 | |
| PPP exchange rate | 7.08 | |
| Total health expenditure (annual) | US$1.6 billion | |
| Per capita spending on health (annual) | US$21 | [21] |
| Number of health facilities | [30] | |
| Hospital | 189 | |
| Health center | 3547 | |
| Health post | 16,251 | |