Jamaica health statistics
Life expectancy, spending, care for Jamaica: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Jamaica | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy | 71.9 yrs | 2026 | #162 of 236 | 73.8 yrs |
| Health spending per person | $520 | 2023 | #88 of 193 | $1,317 |
| Health spending, % of GDP | 7.6% | 2023 | #71 of 193 | 10.1% |
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 0.46 | 2023 | #143 of 193 | 1.86 |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 people | 1.65 | 2023 | #116 of 177 | 3.29 |
| Maternal deaths per 100,000 births | 130 | 2023 | #138 of 193 | 197 |
Health: world rankings · Jamaica population
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