Global Dashboard

๐ŸŸข Live Data Updated: January 2025

Global Health Dashboard

Comprehensive overview of SDG 3 progress tracking health outcomes across 195 countries using WHO World Health Statistics 2025 data.

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2025 SDG Progress Alert

According to the UN SDG Report 2025, none of the SDG 3 targets are fully on track to be achieved by 2030. Accelerated action is urgently needed across all health indicators.

Under-5 Deaths (2023)
4.8M
โ†“ Historic low achieved
Maternal Deaths (2023)
260K
โ†‘ Progress stalled
Premature NCD Deaths
18M
74% of all deaths
UHC Service Coverage Index
71
4.6B lack services
๐Ÿ“‰Key Health Indicators Trend
๐ŸŽฏTarget Achievement Status
3.1 Maternal Mortality 42% to target
3.2 Child Mortality 68% to target
3.3 HIV/AIDS Epidemic 55% to target
3.4 NCD Reduction 28% to target
3.8 UHC Coverage 71% to target
๐ŸŒGlobal Health Spending (2022)
$9.8T
Total Global Health Expenditure
$1,329
Per Capita Average
10.3%
Share of Global GDP
$48B
Development Assistance for Health
๐Ÿ“ŠSDG 3 Targets Overview
TargetDescription2030 GoalCurrent StatusProgress
3.1Reduce maternal mortality ratio<70 per 100,000223 per 100,000Off Track
3.2End preventable child deaths<25 per 1,00037 per 1,000Mixed Progress
3.3End epidemics of AIDS, TB, malariaEnd epidemicsTB leading killerOff Track
3.4Reduce premature NCD mortality by 1/333% reduction18M deaths/yearOff Track
3.5Prevent substance abuseStrengthen treatment9% coverageDeclining
3.6Halve road traffic deaths50% reduction1.19M deathsOff Track
3.7Universal reproductive healthcareUniversal access66% coverageMixed Progress
3.8Achieve universal health coverage100% coverageSCI = 71Off Track
3.9Reduce deaths from pollutionSubstantial reduction6.7M deathsOff Track
3.aStrengthen tobacco controlImplement FCTC22% prevalenceOn Track
3.bSupport R&D and access to medicinesAffordable accessMajor gaps remainMixed Progress
3.cIncrease health workforceAddress shortages10M shortageOff Track
3.dStrengthen health securityBuild capacity57% IHR capacityMixed Progress

Regional Health Analysis

Comparative health indicators across WHO's six regions, highlighting disparities and progress.

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Highest Disease Burden Region

Africa carries 24% of global disease burden with only 3% of health workers and 1% of health expenditure. 94% of global malaria deaths occur in this region.

Under-5 Mortality Rate
77/1,000
Highest globally
Maternal Mortality Ratio
536/100K
7ร— global average
UHC Service Coverage
44
Lowest globally
Life Expectancy
62years
โ†‘ 10 years since 2000
Under-5 Mortality Rate
34/1,000
โ†“ 56% since 2000
Maternal Mortality Ratio
152/100K
โ†“ 60% since 2000
UHC Service Coverage
58
โ†‘ 13 points since 2015
Life Expectancy
70years
โ†‘ 8 years since 2000
Under-5 Mortality Rate
14/1,000
Near target
Maternal Mortality Ratio
68/100K
Increased post-COVID
UHC Service Coverage
79
Second highest
Life Expectancy
77years
โ†“ Due to COVID-19
Under-5 Mortality Rate
9/1,000
Lowest globally
Maternal Mortality Ratio
13/100K
Lowest globally
UHC Service Coverage
83
Highest globally
Life Expectancy
78years
โ†“ 1 year post-COVID
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Conflict-Affected Health Systems

Multiple countries in the region face health crises due to ongoing conflicts, displacing millions and disrupting essential services.

Under-5 Mortality Rate
45/1,000
Wide country variation
Maternal Mortality Ratio
164/100K
Conflict impact
UHC Service Coverage
54
Below global average
Life Expectancy
69years
โ†‘ Despite conflicts
Under-5 Mortality Rate
12/1,000
Near target
Maternal Mortality Ratio
44/100K
Below target
UHC Service Coverage
79
Tied for second
Life Expectancy
77years
High performers
๐Ÿ“ˆRegional Comparison Chart

Global Disease Burden

Analysis of mortality, morbidity, and risk factors driving the global health landscape.

๐Ÿ’€Top 10 Causes of Death Globally (2023)
RankCauseDeaths (Millions)% of TotalTrend
1Ischemic heart disease8.916%โ†‘ Rising
2Stroke6.611%โ†” Stable
3COPD3.56%โ†‘ Rising
4Lower respiratory infections2.65%โ†“ Declining
5Trachea/bronchus/lung cancers1.93%โ†‘ Rising
6Alzheimer's & dementias1.93%โ†‘ Rising rapidly
7Tuberculosis1.32%โ†” Resurging
8Diabetes mellitus1.63%โ†‘ Rising rapidly
9Kidney diseases1.42%โ†‘ Rising
10Road traffic injuries1.22%โ†” Stable
โš ๏ธRisk Factors - Annual Deaths
High blood pressure10.8M deaths
Tobacco use8.7M deaths
Dietary risks8.0M deaths
Air pollution6.7M deaths
High body-mass index5.0M deaths
High blood glucose4.2M deaths
Alcohol use3.0M deaths
๐Ÿ“ŠDALYs by Cause Category

Global Health Funding

Analysis of development assistance for health and major funding mechanisms.

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2025 Funding Milestone

Gavi 6.0 replenishment secured over $9 billion in June 2025 at the Brussels summit. World Bank-Global Fund partnership MoU for $2 billion signed December 2025.

๐Ÿ›๏ธMajor Global Health Funders
OrganizationTypeAnnual Budget (USD)Primary Focus
USAID Global HealthBilateral$11.2 billionMaternal/child health, HIV, malaria
World Bank HealthMultilateral$9.8 billionHealth systems, pandemic preparedness
The Global FundPartnership$5.4 billionHIV, TB, malaria
PEPFARBilateral$6.0 billionHIV/AIDS
Gates FoundationPrivate$4.5 billionVaccines, infectious diseases
WHOUN Agency$3.5 billionGlobal health leadership, norms
Gavi AlliancePartnership$2.5 billionImmunization
UNICEF HealthUN Agency$2.1 billionChild health, immunization
Wellcome TrustPrivate$1.2 billionHealth research
CEPIPartnership$1.0 billionEpidemic vaccine R&D

Target 3.1: Maternal Health

By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births.

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Progress Stalled

The maternal mortality ratio has remained essentially unchanged since 2016. At current pace, it would take until 2100 to reach the 2030 target.

Maternal Deaths (2023)
260K
800 deaths/day
MMR Global
223/100K
Target: 70
Skilled Birth Attendance
86%
โ†‘ from 64% in 2000
Antenatal Care (4+ visits)
67%
โ†‘ from 52% in 2000
Leading Causes of Maternal Death
27%
Postpartum Hemorrhage
14%
Hypertensive Disorders
11%
Sepsis/Infections
8%
Obstructed Labor
8%
Unsafe Abortion
32%
Other Causes

Target 3.2: Child Mortality

By 2030, end preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age.

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Historic Progress

2023 marked a historic low of 4.8 million under-5 deaths globally. 133 countries have already met the SDG target of <25 deaths per 1,000 live births.

Under-5 Deaths (2023)
4.8M
Historic low
Under-5 Mortality Rate
37/1,000
Target: 25
Neonatal Mortality Rate
17/1,000
Target: 12
Countries at Target
133
68% of countries
Leading Causes of Under-5 Deaths
CauseDeaths% of TotalPreventable
Neonatal conditions2.4 million47%80%
Pneumonia725,00014%90%
Diarrhea480,0009%95%
Malaria456,0009%85%
Malnutrition (contributing)2.2 million45%100%

Target 3.3: Communicable Diseases

End the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases.

People Living with HIV
39.9M
77% on treatment
New Infections (2023)
1.3M
Target: <500K
AIDS-Related Deaths
630K
โ†“ 51% since 2010
ART Coverage
77%
โ†‘ from 47% in 2015
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TB Returns as Leading Infectious Disease Killer

In 2023, tuberculosis reclaimed its position as the world's deadliest infectious disease, surpassing COVID-19.

TB Incidence (2023)
10.8M
โ†‘ Post-COVID rebound
TB Deaths
1.3M
#1 infectious killer
MDR-TB Cases
410K
Treatment success 63%
Treatment Coverage
87%
โ†‘ Recovery from COVID
Malaria Cases (2022)
263M
โ†‘ 5M from 2021
Malaria Deaths
597K
94% in Africa
Children Under 5 Deaths
78%
Of all malaria deaths
ITN Coverage
54%
โ†‘ from 34% in 2010
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Malaria Vaccine Rollout

RTS,S and R21 vaccines now recommended by WHO. Over 2 million children vaccinated, with 30+ African countries planning introduction.

People Affected by NTDs
1.6B
20% of world
Countries Endemic
149
47 eliminated โ‰ฅ1 NTD
NTDs Targeted
20
Most preventable
Treatments Delivered
1.1B
Annually

Target 3.4: NCDs & Mental Health

By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases.

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Severely Off Track

NCDs cause 41 million deaths annually (74% of all deaths). Progress on reducing premature NCD mortality is far behind the required pace.

Total NCD Deaths
41M
74% of global deaths
Premature NCD Deaths
18M
Ages 30-70
Mental Disorders
1B
13% of population
Depression
280M
โ†‘ 25% post-COVID
The Big Four NCDs
17.9M
Cardiovascular Disease Deaths
10.0M
Cancer Deaths
4.1M
Chronic Respiratory Deaths
2.0M
Diabetes Deaths

Target 3.5: Substance Abuse

Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse.

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Declining Progress

Treatment coverage for substance use disorders has declined from 11% in 2015 to just 9% currently.

Tobacco Users
1.3B
โ†“ from 1.36B in 2015
Alcohol-Related Deaths
3.0M
5.3% of all deaths
Drug Users
296M
โ†‘ 23% since 2010
Treatment Coverage
9%
โ†“ from 11% in 2015

Target 3.6: Road Safety

By 2030, halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents.

Road Traffic Deaths
1.19M
Target: 595K by 2030
Serious Injuries
50M
Annually
Death Rate
15/100K
โ†“ from 18.2 in 2010
Leading Cause (Ages 5-29)
#1
Road injuries
Road Deaths by User Type
29%
Motorcyclists
26%
Car Occupants
23%
Pedestrians
6%
Cyclists

Target 3.7: Sexual & Reproductive Health

By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services.

Contraceptive Prevalence
66%
Modern methods: 58%
Unmet Need
164M
Women wanting contraception
Adolescent Birth Rate
42/1,000
โ†“ from 64 in 2000
Unsafe Abortions
25M
Annually

Target 3.8: Universal Health Coverage

Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection and access to quality essential health-care services.

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UHC Global Monitoring Report 2025

Released December 2025: Service coverage index stands at 71, with 4.6 billion people lacking access to essential health services and 2.1 billion facing financial hardship.

UHC Service Coverage Index
71
โ†‘ from 45 in 2000
Lacking Essential Services
4.6B
Half of humanity
Financial Hardship
2.1B
From health spending
Catastrophic Spending
1.0B
>10% of household income
UHC Service Coverage Tracer Indicators
DomainIndicatorCoverageStatus
Reproductive HealthFamily planning demand satisfied77%Good
Maternal/NewbornSkilled birth attendance86%Good
Child HealthDTP3 immunization84%Mixed
Infectious DiseasesTB treatment coverage87%Good
NCDsHypertension treatment54%Poor
NCDsDiabetes treatment52%Poor
AccessEssential medicines availability58%Poor

Target 3.9: Pollution & Contamination

By 2030, substantially reduce deaths from hazardous chemicals and pollution.

Air Pollution Deaths
6.7M
Ambient + household
Unsafe Water Deaths
1.4M
Diarrheal diseases
Occupational Deaths
1.9M
Work-related
Exposed to Household Pollution
2.3B
โ†“ from 2.8B in 2010

Target 3.a: Tobacco Control

Strengthen the implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.

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On Track for Progress

Tobacco use prevalence has declined from 27% in 2000 to 22% in 2023. This is one of the few SDG 3 targets showing consistent progress.

Tobacco Users
1.25B
โ†“ from 1.35B in 2015
Global Prevalence
22%
โ†“ from 27% in 2000
Tobacco Deaths
8.7M
Including secondhand
FCTC Parties
183
Countries committed

Target 3.b: Vaccines & Medicines

Support R&D of vaccines and medicines and provide access to affordable essential medicines.

DTP3 Coverage
84%
Below 86% pre-COVID
Zero-Dose Children
14.5M
Never vaccinated
Global Vaccine Market
$72B
โ†‘ 12% annually
Essential Medicines Access
58%
In public facilities

Target 3.c: Health Workforce

Substantially increase health financing and health workforce in developing countries.

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Critical Shortage

The global health workforce shortage is projected to reach 10 million by 2030, with the greatest gaps in Africa and South-East Asia.

Projected Shortage (2030)
10M
Health workers needed
Global Density
55/10K
Doctors/nurses/midwives
Countries Below Threshold
55
<44.5/10K threshold
Nursing Shortage
5.9M
89% in LMICs

Target 3.d: Health Security

Strengthen the capacity of all countries for early warning and management of health risks.

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Global Pandemic Agreement

In May 2025, WHO member states adopted the global pandemic agreement, establishing new frameworks for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response.

IHR Core Capacity
57%
โ†‘ from 42% in 2010
Countries with NAPHS
134
National action plans
Pandemic Fund
$2B
Capitalized 2023
JEE Completed
118
Joint external evaluations

Global Health Organizations

Key organizations driving progress toward SDG 3.

Healthcare Companies

Major pharmaceutical, medical device, and healthcare technology companies.

Global Health Partnerships

Multi-stakeholder partnerships accelerating progress on health outcomes.

Major SDG 3 Partnerships
PartnershipFocusPartnersResources
SDG 3 Global Action PlanCoordinated SDG 3 delivery13 multilateral agenciesCoordination mechanism
Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceImmunizationWHO, UNICEF, World Bank, Gates$9B (2026-2030)
The Global FundHIV, TB, MalariaGovernments, civil society, private sector$14.3B (2023-2025)
CEPIEpidemic vaccines25+ countries, foundations, industry$3.5B (2022-2026)
Stop TB PartnershipTB elimination2,000+ organizations$13B/year needed
Roll Back MalariaMalaria elimination500+ partners$7.3B/year needed
Every Woman Every ChildWomen's & children's healthUN, governments, NGOs$100B mobilized
UHC2030Universal health coverageGovernments, civil societyAdvocacy platform

Health Innovations

Breakthrough technologies transforming global health.

๐Ÿงฌ mRNA Technology

Revolutionary platform enabling rapid vaccine development. Pipeline now includes HIV, TB, malaria, and cancer vaccines.

VaccinesCancer TherapyInfectious Disease
๐Ÿค– AI Diagnostics

Machine learning algorithms matching specialist performance in radiology, pathology, and dermatology. FDA approved 500+ AI/ML devices.

RadiologyPathologyEarly Detection
๐Ÿ”ฌ Point-of-Care Testing

Rapid diagnostics enabling testing at community level. Expanding to HIV, TB, malaria, diabetes, and cardiac markers.

Rapid TestsDecentralizedLow Resource
๐Ÿš Drone Delivery

Autonomous drones delivering blood, vaccines, and medicines to remote areas. Rwanda, Ghana pioneering at scale.

Last MileBlood ProductsVaccines
๐Ÿงช Gene Therapy

One-time treatments curing genetic diseases. Sickle cell, beta-thalassemia, hemophilia approvals. CRISPR entering clinical practice.

Genetic DiseaseCRISPRCurative
๐Ÿ“ฑ Digital Therapeutics

Prescription software treating diseases. FDA-approved apps for diabetes, substance abuse, insomnia, ADHD.

Mental HealthChronic DiseaseBehavioral

Health Impact Calculator

Estimate the potential health impact of investments across different interventions.

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Latest Updates

Recent developments in global health policy, funding, and outcomes.

2025 Timeline
January 2025
US WHO Withdrawal Executive Order
Executive order signed to withdraw the United States from WHO membership.
May 2025
Global Pandemic Agreement Adopted
WHO member states adopt landmark pandemic agreement for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response.
May 2025
WHO World Health Statistics 2025
Annual release showing 4.8M under-5 deaths (historic low), stalled progress on maternal mortality and NCDs.
June 2025
Gavi 6.0 Replenishment
Brussels summit secures over $9 billion for Gavi's 2026-2030 strategy.
December 2025
UHC Global Monitoring Report
Report reveals UHC service coverage index at 71, with 4.6 billion lacking essential services.
December 2025
World Bank-Global Fund Partnership
$2 billion MoU signed to strengthen health systems and pandemic preparedness.

Glossary

Key terms and abbreviations used in global health.

DAH
Development Assistance for Health - financial resources transferred from external sources to support health in developing countries.
DALY
Disability-Adjusted Life Year - a measure of disease burden combining years of life lost and years lived with disability.
DTP3
Third dose of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine - a key indicator of immunization system strength.
FCTC
Framework Convention on Tobacco Control - WHO treaty providing a global framework for tobacco control measures.
IHR
International Health Regulations - legal framework governing how countries detect, assess, report, and respond to public health events.
ITN
Insecticide-Treated Net - bed nets treated with insecticide for malaria prevention.
MMR
Maternal Mortality Ratio - number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.
NCD
Non-Communicable Disease - chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases.
NTD
Neglected Tropical Disease - a group of 20 conditions mainly affecting the world's poorest populations.
SCI
Service Coverage Index - composite measure tracking coverage of essential health services on a scale of 0-100.
U5MR
Under-5 Mortality Rate - probability of dying between birth and exactly 5 years of age per 1,000 live births.
UHC
Universal Health Coverage - ensuring all people have access to needed health services without financial hardship.