Barbados health statistics
Life expectancy, spending, care for Barbados: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Barbados | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy | 76.6 yrs | 2026 | #111 of 236 | 73.8 yrs |
| Health spending per person | $1,286 | 2023 | #55 of 193 | $1,317 |
| Health spending, % of GDP | 5.4% | 2023 | #121 of 193 | 10.1% |
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 2.96 | 2022 | #63 of 193 | 1.86 |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 people | 6.40 | 2023 | #15 of 177 | 3.29 |
| Maternal deaths per 100,000 births | 35 | 2023 | #83 of 193 | 197 |
Health: world rankings · Barbados population
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