The Global Health Observatory
Explore a world of health data
The GHO issues analytical reports on the current situation and trends for priority health issues. A key output of the GHO is the annual publication World Health Statistics, which compiles statistics for key health indicators on an annual basis. The World Health Statistics also include a brief report on annual progress towards the health-related MDGs. In addition, the GHO provides analytical reports on cross-cutting topics such as the report on women and health and burden of disease. Lastly, the GHO provides the link to specific disease or programme reports with a strong analytical component.
World Health Statistics
WHO's annual compilation of data from its 194 Member States, including a summary on the proposed health and health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and associated targets.
State of inequality: Reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health
Demonstrates best practices in reporting the results of health inequality monitoring, and introduces innovative ways for audiences to explore inequality data.
Statistical reports from WHO programmes
- Alcohol and health
- Child health
- Cholera
- Environmental health
- Health systems financing
- HIV/AIDS
- Immunization
- Malaria
- Maternal and reproductive health
- Mental health
- Neglected tropical diseases
- Noncommunicable diseases
- Resources for the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders
- Road safety
- Tuberculosis
- Urban health
- Tobacco control
- Violence prevention
- Violence against women
- Water and sanitation