Costa Rica health statistics
Life expectancy, spending, care for Costa Rica: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Costa Rica | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy | 81.4 yrs | 2026 | #49 of 236 | 73.8 yrs |
| Health spending per person | $1,163 | 2023 | #60 of 193 | $1,317 |
| Health spending, % of GDP | 6.9% | 2023 | #87 of 193 | 10.1% |
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 2.69 | 2022 | #71 of 193 | 1.86 |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 people | 1.14 | 2022 | #132 of 177 | 3.29 |
| Maternal deaths per 100,000 births | 24 | 2023 | #74 of 193 | 197 |
Health: world rankings · Costa Rica population
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