U.S. Uninsured Rate Drops by 4.4 Million from 2020 to 2024: NCHS Report

The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) reports a significant reduction in the number of uninsured Americans, decreasing by 4.4 million from 2020 to 2024. In 2024, 11.6% of working-age adults (18-64) remained uninsured, down from 13.9% in 2020, though the change from 2023 to 2024 was not statistically significant. This data, derived from the National Health Interview Survey, provides insight into trends in health insurance coverage relevant for policy, regulatory, and market analysis within the U.S. insurance sector.