Key Facts about the Uninsured Population Authors: Jennifer Tolbert, Sammy Cervantes, Clea Bell, and Anthony Damico Published: Apr 9, 2026

https://www.kff.org/uninsured/key-facts-about-the-uninsured-population/?utm_campaign=KFF-This-Week&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8dECZs3JEwXBA1OlyXtnukm61eJEQAaRbIOrWQgcADO3Y2aslbPJyOwVf8eAIRfAqoIMFecingd0Fvx3HL-MeSVIO-1A&_hsmi=413211268&utm_content=413211268&utm_source=hs_email Also, the number and share of people without insurance grew in 2024, increasing for the first time since 2019. Our latest analysis describes trends in health coverage in 2024, examines the characteristics of the uninsured population, and summarizes the access and financial implications of not having coverage.