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Foreign nationals' health insurance surplus
First breakthrough over 1 trillion won last year
In short
Last year, insurance premiums paid by foreign nationals enrolled in the health insurance system exceeded medical treatment costs by more than 1 trillion won.
The foreign nationals' health insurance surplus has continued for the ninth consecutive year since 2017.
However, Chinese nationals, who make up the largest group of enrollees, were the only ones to record a deficit.
Key facts
| When | Statistics based on the full year 2025. |
|---|---|
| Who | All foreign nationals enrolled in the National Health Insurance Service. |
| What | Collected 2.537 trillion won in premiums and spent 1.524 trillion won in medical costs. |
| How | A surplus of 1.013 trillion won, marking the first time exceeding 1 trillion won. |
What it means for me
Reference information regarding financial soundness for all enrollees paying health insurance premiums.
