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What percentage of American adults are covered by private health insurance?

70.1% of American adults are covered by private health insurance — about 70 in every 100, or 7 in 10. That is the figure published by the National Health Interview Survey for 2025.

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Where this number comes from

Survey
National Health Interview Survey
What it measured
Private health insurance coverage includes any comprehensive private insurance plan (including health maintenance and preferred provider organizations). These plans include those obtained through an employer, purchased directly, purchased through local or community programs, or purchased through the Health Insurance Marketplace or a state-based exchange. Private coverage excludes plans that pay for only one type of service, such as accidents or dental care. A small number of persons were covered by both public and private plans and were included in both categories.
Population
U.S. adults aged 18 and over
Year
2025
95% confidence interval
69% to 71.1%

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