Ghana health statistics
Life expectancy, spending, care for Ghana: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Ghana | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy | 66.1 yrs | 2026 | #208 of 236 | 73.8 yrs |
| Health spending per person | $70 | 2023 | #162 of 193 | $1,317 |
| Health spending, % of GDP | 2.9% | 2023 | #178 of 193 | 10.1% |
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 0.27 | 2023 | #152 of 193 | 1.86 |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 people | 0.69 | 2015 | #157 of 177 | 3.29 |
| Maternal deaths per 100,000 births | 234 | 2023 | #162 of 193 | 197 |
Health: world rankings · Ghana population
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