Burkina Faso health statistics
Life expectancy, spending, care for Burkina Faso: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Burkina Faso | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy | 61.6 yrs | 2026 | #227 of 236 | 73.8 yrs |
| Health spending per person | $72 | 2023 | #161 of 193 | $1,317 |
| Health spending, % of GDP | 7.8% | 2023 | #67 of 193 | 10.1% |
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 0.15 | 2022 | #174 of 193 | 1.86 |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 people | 0.20 | 2020 | #176 of 177 | 3.29 |
| Maternal deaths per 100,000 births | 242 | 2023 | #165 of 193 | 197 |
Health: world rankings · Burkina Faso population
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