World Health Statistics 2023

World Health Statistics is the WHO's annual snapshot of global health, compiling the latest data on life expectancy, mortality, disease burden and progress toward the health-related Sustainable Development Goals. The 2023 edition also examines the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health systems and services. Published under a Creative Commons licence by the World Health Organization, it is an authoritative, freely available reference for students, journalists and policymakers who need reliable numbers on the state of the world's health.