Health in North Lebanon and Akkar, Lebanon: official figures
46.5% of residents of North Lebanon and Akkar had some form of health insurance in 2018-19, 2nd lowest of 6 areas (Lebanon: 55.6%); domestic workers are excluded.
Who provides health insurance in North Lebanon and Akkar?
Among insured residents of North Lebanon and Akkar, 40.2% were covered by the National Social Security Fund and 8.0% by the public servants cooperative (Lebanon, NSSF: 46.8%).
Source: Central Administration of Statistics, Lebanon · saved copyHow many insured people in North Lebanon and Akkar are covered by the army scheme?
33.8% of insured residents of North Lebanon and Akkar were covered through the army and internal security forces, 2nd highest of 6 areas (Lebanon: 20.1%).
Source: Central Administration of Statistics, Lebanon · saved copyHow many people in North Lebanon and Akkar have private health insurance?
5.6% of insured residents of North Lebanon and Akkar had private insurance (paid by an employer or themselves), 3rd highest of 6 areas (Lebanon: 10.5%).
Source: Central Administration of Statistics, Lebanon · saved copyHow many people in North Lebanon and Akkar are insured by aid organisations?
9.1% of insured residents of North Lebanon and Akkar were insured by UNHCR or another organisation, 2nd lowest of 6 areas (Lebanon: 11.5%).
Source: Central Administration of Statistics, Lebanon · saved copyHow North Lebanon and Akkar compares with other governorates
Residents with health insurance (2018-19)
North Lebanon and Akkar ranks 5 of 6, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Residents with health insurance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Lebanon | 64.6% |
| 2 | Beirut | 57.2% |
| 3 | South Lebanon | 52.0% |
| 4 | Bekaa and Baalbek-Hermel | 49.5% |
| 5 | North Lebanon and Akkar | 46.5% |
| 6 | Nabatieh | 43.9% |
Insured residents covered by the NSSF (2018-19)
North Lebanon and Akkar ranks 5 of 6, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Insured residents covered by the NSSF |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Lebanon | 52.6% |
| 2 | Beirut | 51.2% |
| 3 | Nabatieh | 45.0% |
| 4 | South Lebanon | 42.2% |
| 5 | North Lebanon and Akkar | 40.2% |
| 6 | Bekaa and Baalbek-Hermel | 33.0% |
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Sources
- Central Administration of Statistics, Lebanon: Labour Force and Household Living Conditions Survey 2018-2019, health insurance tables (IN3 coverage, IN6 type of insurance), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b33302db114c…)
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