United Kingdom health statistics
Life expectancy, spending, care for United Kingdom: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | United Kingdom | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy | 81.7 yrs | 2026 | #45 of 236 | 73.8 yrs |
| Health spending per person | $5,860 | 2024 | #17 of 193 | $1,317 |
| Health spending, % of GDP | 11.1% | 2024 | #16 of 193 | 10.1% |
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 3.30 | 2023 | #54 of 193 | 1.86 |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 people | 2.42 | 2022 | #85 of 177 | 3.29 |
| Maternal deaths per 100,000 births | 8 | 2023 | #38 of 193 | 197 |
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