Healthcare
Bahamas — Healthcare: Public Healthcare
Health system indicators for Bahamas, from World Bank Open Data: current health expenditure 6.3 % of GDP (2023); government share of current health expenditure 51 % (2023); out-of-pocket share of current health expenditure 27 % (2023); physicians 1.9 per 1,000 people (2017); hospital beds 2.2 per 1,000 people (2023); life expectancy at birth 74.7 years (2024).
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceWorld Bank — World Development Indicators (World Bank Open Data)Last reviewed: 2026-10-18
Key facts
- Current health expenditure: 6.3 % of GDP (2023)
- Government share of current health expenditure: 51 % (2023)
- Out-of-pocket share of current health expenditure: 27 % (2023)
- Physicians: 1.9 per 1,000 people (2017)
- Hospital beds: 2.2 per 1,000 people (2023)
- Life expectancy at birth: 74.7 years (2024)
Steps
- Understanding Public Healthcare in the Bahamas — Public healthcare in the Bahamas is provided by the Ministry of Health, and services are limited. The public healthcare system is primarily focused on providing basic medical services to citizens.
- Accessing Medical Care — If you need medical attention, you can visit a public health clinic or a private hospital. Private hospitals are generally more reliable and offer better quality of care, but they can be expensive.
Costs
- Private health insurance: varies by provider and policy
Timelines
- Processing time for medical procedures: varies by provider and location
Required documents
- Health insurance card or policy documents
- Medical records and test results
Common mistakes
- Assuming public healthcare is sufficient for all medical needs
- Not purchasing private health insurance
What these figures do not cover
These are national statistics. Who is eligible for the public system, how a foreign resident enrols, what it costs and waiting times are not covered here.