World Health

Global health indicators from WHO and World Bank data.

Global Health Indicators

Under-5 Mortality Rate
37.40
per 1000 · 2024
Health Expenditure % GDP
10.02
% · 2023
Measles Immunization %
84.30
% · 2024
Physicians per 1000
1.86
per 1000 · 2022
Safe Drinking Water Access %
73.67
% · 2024

Key Health Facts

Global Disease Burden

  • Cardiovascular diseases are the #1 cause of death globally, taking ~17.9 million lives annually
  • Tobacco kills more than 8 million people each year
  • Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide

Global Progress

  • Child mortality has dropped by over 50% since 2000
  • Global immunization prevents 3.5–5 million deaths annually
  • Access to safe drinking water has increased from 61% to 74% since 2000
Data from WHO & World Bank API · Updated periodically

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