U.S. Uninsured Rate Holds at 8.3 Percent in 2025
The share of Americans without health coverage remained near 8.3 percent last year. About 28 million people lacked insurance, according to new federal survey data.
visualcapitalist.comS. 3 percent in 2025, with about 28 million Americans lacking health coverage, according to data published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2 percent in 2024. 5 million adults ages 18 to 64 were uninsured in 2025, along with 4 million children.
Private health insurance coverage continued rising. 0 percent. 3 percent in 2021. Coverage was highest among households earning between 100 percent and 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Adults between 18 and 64 remained the age group most likely to lack coverage.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- 2025
U.S. uninsured rate held at 8.3 percent with 28 million people lacking coverage.
1 sourceBenzinga - 2024
U.S. uninsured rate stood at 8.2 percent.
1 sourceBenzinga - 2021
Private coverage for adults 18-64 was 66.6 percent and ACA exchange coverage was 4.3 percent.
1 sourceBenzinga
Potential Impact
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Hospitals could see continued demand for uncompensated care from the same number of uninsured patients.
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Federal and state health agencies may adjust outreach or subsidy programs based on the stable rate.
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