Africa healthcare
9 countries ranked by quality, costs & life expectancy.
Africa healthcare ranking 2023
Index scores calculated from WHO, World Bank and OECD data — weighted by life expectancy, universal coverage, cost of GP visit and doctors per 1,000 people.
| # | Country | Index | Life Exp | GP Visit | Insurance/mo | Doctors/1k | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tunisia | 51.3 | 76.5 yrs | $14 | $48 | 1.30 | 92.0% |
| 2 | Morocco | 47.0 | 74.5 yrs | $19 | $43 | 0.70 | 62.0% |
| 3 | South Africa | 44.0 | 64.6 yrs | $43 | $115 | 0.90 | 45.0% |
| 4 | Egypt | 40.6 | 72.2 yrs | $12 | $38 | 0.70 | 55.0% |
| 5 | Ghana | 35.0 | 63.8 yrs | $12 | $27 | 0.20 | 40.0% |
| 6 | Kenya | 34.3 | 66.4 yrs | $10 | $29 | 0.20 | 18.0% |
| 7 | Nigeria | 29.3 | 54.5 yrs | $14 | $34 | 0.40 | 5.0% |
| 8 | Tanzania | 27.3 | 65.2 yrs | $8 | $19 | 0.04 | 32.0% |
| 9 | Ethiopia | 25.6 | 67.5 yrs | $5 | $14 | 0.10 | 4.0% |
Healthcare in Africa — FAQs
Which Africa country has the best healthcare?
Tunisia leads Africa with the highest healthcare quality index score of 51.3/100 in 2023. The regional average is 37.2/100.
What is the average life expectancy in Africa?
The average life expectancy across Africa is 67.2 years. Tunisia leads at 76.5 years.
How much does healthcare cost in Africa?
Healthcare costs vary widely in Africa. Doctor visit costs range from free (public system) to $14 USD. Private insurance averages from $14 to $115 per month. The region spends 5.2% of GDP on healthcare on average.
Do Africa countries have universal healthcare?
0 out of 9 Africa countries have near-universal public health coverage (95%+). 8 countries have significant gaps in public coverage.
How does Africa healthcare compare globally?
The Africa average healthcare index is 37.2/100 with average life expectancy of 67.2 years. The global average index is approximately 62/100. Africa faces significant healthcare challenges compared to global averages.