Papua New Guinea health statistics
Life expectancy, spending, care for Papua New Guinea: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Papua New Guinea | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy | 66.5 yrs | 2026 | #205 of 236 | 73.8 yrs |
| Health spending per person | $85 | 2023 | #148 of 193 | $1,317 |
| Health spending, % of GDP | 2.9% | 2023 | #181 of 193 | 10.1% |
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 0.06 | 2023 | #189 of 193 | 1.86 |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 people | 0.62 | 2023 | #161 of 177 | 3.29 |
| Maternal deaths per 100,000 births | 189 | 2023 | #155 of 193 | 197 |
Health: world rankings · Papua New Guinea population
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