Ghana Health Statistics
Republic of Ghana · Africa · Western Africa · Capital: Accra
Key Indicators
Health Expenditure (% of GDP)
2.9%
Physicians per 1,000 People
0.27
Child Mortality Rate (per 1,000)
37.10
HIV Incidence (per 1,000)
0.79
Historical Trends
Health Expenditure (% of GDP)
Physicians per 1,000 People
Child Mortality Rate (per 1,000)
HIV Incidence (per 1,000)
Complete Data
Health Expenditure (% of GDP)
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.95% | -19.8% |
| 2022 | 3.67% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 3.86% | -12.9% |
| 2020 | 4.43% | +36.2% |
| 2019 | 3.25% | +33.9% |
| 2018 | 2.43% | -9.6% |
| 2017 | 2.69% | -20.7% |
| 2016 | 3.39% | -25.4% |
| 2015 | 4.54% | +13.1% |
| 2014 | 4.02% | -12.5% |
| 2013 | 4.59% | +16.8% |
| 2012 | 3.93% | -12.0% |
| 2011 | 4.46% | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 4.52% | +8.3% |
| 2009 | 4.18% | +12.1% |
| 2008 | 3.73% | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 3.71% | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 3.67% | +12.2% |
| 2005 | 3.27% | +38.1% |
| 2004 | 2.37% | — |
Physicians per 1,000 People
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.266 | +86.0% |
| 2022 | 0.143 | +11.7% |
| 2021 | 0.128 | -22.9% |
| 2020 | 0.166 | +59.6% |
| 2019 | 0.104 | -27.8% |
| 2018 | 0.144 | +61.8% |
| 2017 | 0.089 | -27.6% |
| 2016 | 0.123 | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 0.114 | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 0.108 | +8.0% |
| 2013 | 0.100 | +7.5% |
| 2012 | 0.093 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 0.095 | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 0.091 | +11.0% |
| 2009 | 0.082 | +6.5% |
| 2008 | 0.077 | +10.0% |
| 2007 | 0.070 | -52.7% |
| 2004 | 0.148 | +64.4% |
| 2002 | 0.090 | — |
Child Mortality Rate (per 1,000)
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37.100 | -3.6% |
| 2022 | 38.500 | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 40.200 | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 42.000 | -4.3% |
| 2019 | 43.900 | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 46.000 | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 48.100 | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 50.200 | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 52.500 | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 54.800 | -4.5% |
| 2013 | 57.400 | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 60.200 | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 63.300 | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 66.500 | -4.9% |
| 2009 | 69.900 | -4.4% |
| 2008 | 73.100 | -4.2% |
| 2007 | 76.300 | -3.8% |
| 2006 | 79.300 | -3.5% |
| 2005 | 82.200 | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 85.200 | — |
HIV Incidence (per 1,000)
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.790 | -7.1% |
| 2023 | 0.850 | -5.6% |
| 2022 | 0.900 | -5.3% |
| 2021 | 0.950 | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 1.000 | -9.1% |
| 2019 | 1.100 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1.100 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1.100 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1.100 | -8.3% |
| 2015 | 1.200 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1.200 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1.200 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 1.200 | -7.7% |
| 2011 | 1.300 | -7.1% |
| 2010 | 1.400 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1.400 | -6.7% |
| 2008 | 1.500 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1.500 | -6.3% |
| 2006 | 1.600 | -5.9% |
| 2005 | 1.700 | — |
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About Ghana Health Data
This page presents comprehensive health statistics for Ghana (Republic of Ghana), located in Africa, Western Africa. All data is sourced from the World Bank's Open Data platform, which aggregates data from officially-recognized international sources.
The data covers 4 key indicators with historical trends going back to 2000. Each indicator includes the latest available value, year-over-year trends, and time series for in-depth analysis. Data is updated weekly from the World Bank API.
For global comparisons, visit our Health Rankings page to see how Ghana compares to other countries.