New Zealand health statistics
Life expectancy, spending, care for New Zealand: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | New Zealand | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy | 82.5 yrs | 2026 | #37 of 236 | 73.8 yrs |
| Health spending per person | $5,022 | 2024 | #20 of 193 | $1,317 |
| Health spending, % of GDP | 10.1% | 2024 | #28 of 193 | 10.1% |
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 3.61 | 2022 | #42 of 193 | 1.86 |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 people | 2.51 | 2023 | #81 of 177 | 3.29 |
| Maternal deaths per 100,000 births | 7 | 2023 | #36 of 193 | 197 |
Health: world rankings · New Zealand population
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