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Where India's health spending actually goes
Source: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare · Last updated July 2026
Health spend (% GDP)
2.1%
Life expectancy
70.2 years
India spends 2.1% of its GDP on healthcare. This is lower than many other developing countries.
Where does the money go?
Primary healthcare~35%
Hospitals & infrastructure~30%
Medical education~15%
Public health programs~12%
Administration & others~8%
Key health indicators
- Life expectancy: 70.2 years (increasing steadily)
- Infant mortality rate: 32 per 1,000 live births (declining)
- Maternal mortality: 97 per 100,000 live births (improving)
Source
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, National Health Accounts. Figures reflect the most recent data available as of July 2026.