Benin health statistics
Life expectancy, spending, care for Benin: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Benin | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy | 61.3 yrs | 2026 | #228 of 236 | 73.8 yrs |
| Health spending per person | $47 | 2023 | #176 of 193 | $1,317 |
| Health spending, % of GDP | 3.3% | 2023 | #172 of 193 | 10.1% |
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 0.22 | 2023 | #159 of 193 | 1.86 |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 people | 0.43 | 2021 | #167 of 177 | 3.29 |
| Maternal deaths per 100,000 births | 518 | 2023 | #186 of 193 | 197 |
Health: world rankings · Benin population
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