Somalia health statistics
Life expectancy, spending, care for Somalia: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Somalia | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy | 59.3 yrs | 2026 | #231 of 236 | 73.8 yrs |
| Health spending per person | $22 | 2023 | #191 of 193 | $1,317 |
| Health spending, % of GDP | 3.7% | 2023 | #161 of 193 | 10.1% |
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 0.05 | 2014 | #191 of 193 | 1.86 |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 people | 0.87 | 2019 | #148 of 177 | 3.29 |
| Maternal deaths per 100,000 births | 563 | 2023 | #188 of 193 | 197 |
Health: world rankings · Somalia population
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