MORTALITY INSIGHTS
Interactive charts ยท Global mortality trends ยท WHO & World Bank data
Healthcare Spending vs Life Expectancy
Per-capita spending (USD) vs life expectancy (years) ยท 20 countries ยท World Bank 2022
USA Anomaly
$12,500
78.5 yrs โ highest spend, lower return
Japan
$4,800
84.3 yrs โ best efficiency
Nigeria
$75
55.2 yrs โ lowest spend
Key Insight: Spending more on healthcare doesn't always yield longer life. Japan and Spain achieve top-tier life expectancy at a fraction of US costs โ pointing to diet, lifestyle, and preventive care as critical factors.
Sources: WHO Global Health Estimates ยท World Bank Health Data ยท Global Burden of Disease 2022 ยท For educational purposes only.