São Tomé and Príncipe health statistics
Life expectancy, spending, care for São Tomé and Príncipe: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | São Tomé and Príncipe | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy | 70.3 yrs | 2026 | #174 of 236 | 73.8 yrs |
| Health spending per person | $171 | 2023 | #133 of 193 | $1,317 |
| Health spending, % of GDP | 5.8% | 2023 | #109 of 193 | 10.1% |
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 0.46 | 2022 | #142 of 193 | 1.86 |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 people | 2.91 | 2019 | #67 of 177 | 3.29 |
| Maternal deaths per 100,000 births | 75 | 2023 | #118 of 193 | 197 |
Health: world rankings · São Tomé and Príncipe population
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