Hawaii Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Hawaii
Universe
1,385,808
Total Uninsured
49,859
Uninsured Rate
3.6%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Hawaii
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured2.8%
Female Uninsured3.2%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured7.7%
Female Uninsured5.8%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured4.7%
Female Uninsured3.6%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.5%
Female Uninsured0.5%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49,859 | 3.6% |
| 2023 | 51,441 | 3.7% |
| 2022 | 54,238 | 3.9% |
| 2021 | 55,965 | 4.0% |
| 2020 | 52,807 | 3.9% |
| 2019 | 52,746 | 3.9% |
| 2018 | 55,624 | 4.1% |
| 2017 | 63,053 | 4.6% |
| 2016 | 70,698 | 5.2% |
| 2015 | 80,221 | 5.9% |
| 2014 | 89,875 | 6.7% |
| 2013 | 93,371 | 7.1% |
| 2012 | 91,677 | 7.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 3.6% of the population in Hawaii does not have health insurance coverage.
In Hawaii, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 7.7%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 3.6%.