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Health in Latin America

Statistics report on health in Latin America

This report contains a selection of statistics concerning health care and the state of health in Latin America. As an overview, the publication provides general data on expenditure aspects of health care in the region.  Additionally, the report offers key information on risk factors and health components of the Latin American population, as well as up-to-date statistics on resources, and quality and access to health services in the region.

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Overview

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  • Premium Forecast Health expenditure GDP share in Latin America and the Caribbean 2020, by country
  • Premium Forecast Healthcare spending in Latin America and the Caribbean 2020, by country
  • Premium Forecast Healthcare spending per capita in Latin America and the Caribbean 2020, by country
  • Premium Forecast Healthcare consumer spending per capita in Latin America 2020, by country
  • Basic Statistic GHS Index in Latin America 2021, by country

State of health

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  • Basic Statistic Life expectancy in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024
  • Premium Statistic Healthy life expectancy at birth in Latin America & the Caribbean 2019, by country
  • Basic Statistic Total fertility rate in children per woman in Latin America and the Caribbean 2024
  • Basic Statistic Vaccination coverage Americas vs globally 2022, by vaccine type
  • Premium Statistic Number of deaths per 1,000 inhabitants in Latin America and the Caribbean 1960-2024

Risk factors

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  • Premium Forecast Per capita alcohol consumption in Latin America and the Caribbean 2020, by country
  • Premium Forecast Smoking prevalence in Latin America and the Caribbean 2020, by country
  • Premium Statistic Epidemic risk index in Latin America & the Caribbean 2025, by country
  • Premium Statistic Vector-borne disease risk index in Latin America & the Caribbean 2025, by country
  • Basic Statistic Most polluted cities based on PM2.5 concentration in Latin America 2024

Health care resources

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  • Premium Forecast Hospital count in Latin America and the Caribbean 2020, by country
  • Premium Statistic Leading hospitals in hosting patients in Latin America 2022
  • Premium Forecast Hospital bed density in Latin America and the Caribbean 2020, by country
  • Premium Statistic Latin America: number of operating rooms 2020, by country
  • Premium Forecast Physician density in Latin America and the Caribbean 2020, by country

Health care quality and access

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  • Basic Statistic GHS Index robust health system in Latin America 2021
  • Premium Statistic Health care quality in selected Latin American countries 2025
  • Premium Statistic Availability of health care information in Latin America 2025
  • Premium Statistic Availability of health information for personal care in Latin America 2024
  • Premium Statistic Average price of medicines in Latin America 2024
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