South Africa health statistics
Life expectancy, spending, care for South Africa: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | South Africa | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy | 66.7 yrs | 2026 | #203 of 236 | 73.8 yrs |
| Health spending per person | $537 | 2023 | #85 of 193 | $1,317 |
| Health spending, % of GDP | 8.9% | 2023 | #47 of 193 | 10.1% |
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 0.79 | 2022 | #122 of 193 | 1.86 |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 people | 2.25 | 2010 | #93 of 177 | 3.29 |
| Maternal deaths per 100,000 births | 118 | 2023 | #132 of 193 | 197 |
Health: world rankings · South Africa population
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