Hyderabad: Private hospital costs far exceed government care
HYDERABAD: Treatment in private hospitals costs patients an average ₹72,561, compared with ₹5,856 in government hospitals, according to the ‘Household Social Consumption: Health Survey’ released by the Centre.
The report is based on data collected from 1,39,732 households across India between January and December 2025. In Telangana, 17,233 individuals were surveyed.
Hospitalisation rates and costs
On average, 35 out of every 1,000 people in Telangana are hospitalised annually. In rural areas, 37 men and 32 women per 1,000 seek hospital care. In urban areas, the figures are 41 men and 23 women.
Children below four years account for 58 hospitalisations per 1,000, while those aged above 60 account for 100.
The average cost per patient in government hospitals in the state is ₹5,856, while private hospitals charge ₹72,561. In urban private hospitals, this rises further to ₹79,783. At the national level, the average cost is ₹7,042 in government hospitals and ₹56,343 in private facilities.
Higher deliveries in government hospitals
Government hospitals account for a higher share of deliveries compared to private facilities. In rural Telangana, 63.5 per cent of deliveries take place in government hospitals and 38.5 per cent in private ones.
In urban areas, 44.5 per cent of deliveries occur in government hospitals, while 55.2 per cent are in private facilities.
The average cost of delivery in government hospitals is ₹1,714, compared to ₹53,355 in private hospitals.
Age-wise disease trends
Spending on healthcare is highest for children below four years and people above 60, and lowest for those aged 5–29.
- Below 14 years: Infections and respiratory diseases dominate
- 15–44 years: Mental, neurological and gastrointestinal issues rise
- 30–40 years: Increase in cardiac and lifestyle diseases
- 45–59 years: Higher incidence of hypertension, diabetes, cardiac and respiratory conditions
- Above 60 years: Cardiac disease, hypertension, diabetes, thyroid issues, stroke and skin infections
Fever and other infections are more common among children but decline with age.
People above 45 face a higher risk of heart disease, while injuries and gastrointestinal issues are more common among younger individuals.
Insurance coverage and disease shift
Health insurance coverage is increasing steadily, with about half the population now covered.
The report notes faster diagnosis and a decline in infectious diseases. However, non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and heart conditions are rising among people above 30.
