Zambia health statistics
Life expectancy, spending, care for Zambia: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Zambia | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy | 66.9 yrs | 2026 | #200 of 236 | 73.8 yrs |
| Health spending per person | $80 | 2023 | #154 of 193 | $1,317 |
| Health spending, % of GDP | 6.0% | 2023 | #105 of 193 | 10.1% |
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 0.32 | 2022 | #148 of 193 | 1.86 |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 people | 2.00 | 2010 | #101 of 177 | 3.29 |
| Maternal deaths per 100,000 births | 85 | 2023 | #124 of 193 | 197 |
Health: world rankings · Zambia population
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