Nauru: health and care

What is the life expectancy in Nauru?

Life expectancy at birth in Nauru was 63.9 years in 2021, 60.9 for men and 67.1 for women, according to the Nauru Bureau of Statistics' 2021 census analytical report. The infant mortality rate was 33.1 per 1,000 live births and under-five mortality 36.8.

With about 85 deaths a year (2017–2021 average), estimates for a population of under 12,000 are sensitive to small changes, and the report compares several estimation methods. The gap between women and men is about six years. The 2024–25 household survey found that no one faced catastrophic health spending (over 10% of household budget), and health took under 1% of household spending.

Official sources: Nauru Bureau of Statistics: 2021 Population and Housing Census, analytical report (PDF) · Nauru Bureau of Statistics: 2024–25 Household Income and Expenditure Survey report (PDF)

What is the average life expectancy in Nauru?

According to the UN Population Division, life expectancy at birth in Nauru was 62.3 years in 2024. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. It is 30th highest of 30 in East Asia & Pacific, where the median is 71.5 years. Of 193 countries with 2024 data, 179th highest.

What is Nauru's infant mortality rate?

According to the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation, the infant mortality rate in Nauru was 7.7 per 1,000 in 2024. No year since 2005 has been lower. It is 22nd highest of 30 in East Asia & Pacific, where the median is 13.9 per 1,000. Worldwide: 127th of 192.

What is the maternal mortality rate in Nauru?

273 per 100,000: that is the maternal mortality ratio in Nauru for 2023, according to the WHO. Since 2005 it has ranged from 240 per 100,000 (2014) to 328 per 100,000 (2005). Across East Asia & Pacific the middle value was 82.0 per 100,000, and Nauru placed 1st highest of 30. World rank, highest first: 26th of 192.

What share of GDP does Nauru spend on health care?

According to the WHO, current health spending in Nauru was 18.2% of GDP in 2023. Its high point since 2005 was 2007, at 24.2% of GDP; its low point was 2014, at 8.1% of GDP. It is 2nd highest of 29 in East Asia & Pacific, where the median is 5.9% of GDP. Worldwide: 2nd of 191.

What is out-of-pocket health spending in Nauru?

In 2023, out-of-pocket health spending in Nauru was 0.7%, according to the WHO. Its high point since 2005 was 2005, at 4.4%; its low point was 2022, at 0.5%. East Asia & Pacific median: 12.2%; Nauru is 28th highest of 29. Of 191 countries with 2023 data, 190th highest.

What is the doctor to patient ratio in Nauru?

In 2015, the number of doctors per 1,000 people in Nauru was 1.3 per 1,000, according to the WHO. It was 0.99 per 1,000 in 2004. Across East Asia & Pacific the middle value was 1.3 per 1,000, and Nauru placed 9th highest of 17. Of 122 countries with 2015 data, 78th highest.

How many children in Nauru are vaccinated against measles?

In 2024, measles vaccination among children aged 12 to 23 months in Nauru was 98.0%, according to WHO and UNICEF. Since 2005 it has ranged from 80.0% (2005) to 99.0% (2006). Across East Asia & Pacific the middle value was 91.0%, and Nauru placed 4th highest of 30. Worldwide: 20th of 191.