Share of deaths averted and of economic benefits from all six measures, by World Bank income group
Shares of income-group totals; a few unclassified countries are excluded.
Source: WHO, Global benefits and costs of prioritized actions on climate change and health (2026); 2024 US$. Health Policy Watch calculations
| Income group | Deaths averted a year | Economic benefits a year |
|---|---|---|
| Low income | 82,095 (5%) | $73bn (2%) |
| Lower-middle income | 678,993 (44%) | $950bn (24%) |
| Upper-middle income | 720,269 (47%) | $1,704bn (44%) |
| High income | 63,321 (4%) | $1,154bn (30%) |