In 2023, Singapore dominated the ranking of the world's health and health systems, followed by Japan and South Korea. The health index score is calculated by evaluating various indicators that assess the health of the population, and access to the services required to sustain good health, including health outcomes, health systems, sickness and risk factors, and mortality rates. The health and health system index score of the top ten countries with the best healthcare system in the world ranged between 82 and 86.9, measured on a scale of zero to 100.

Global Health Security Index  Numerous health and health system indexes have been developed to assess various attributes and aspects of a nation's healthcare system. One such measure is the Global Health Security (GHS) index. This index evaluates the ability of 195 nations to identify, assess, and mitigate biological hazards in addition to political and socioeconomic concerns, the quality of their healthcare systems, and their compliance with international finance and standards. In 2021, the United States was ranked at the top of the GHS index, but due to multiple reasons, the U.S. government failed to effectively manage the COVID-19 pandemic. The GHS Index evaluates capability and identifies preparation gaps; nevertheless, it cannot predict a nation's resource allocation in case of a public health emergency.

Universal Health Coverage Index  Another health index that is used globally by the members of the United Nations (UN) is the universal health care (UHC) service coverage index. The UHC index monitors the country's progress related to the sustainable developmental goal (SDG) number three. The UHC service coverage index tracks 14 indicators related to reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health, infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, service capacity, and access to care. The main target of universal health coverage is to ensure that no one is denied access to essential medical services due to financial hardships. In 2021, the UHC index scores ranged from as low as 21 to a high score of 91 across 194 countries. 

In 2023, the health care system in Finland ranked first with a care index score of ****, followed by Belgium and Japan. Care systems index score is measured using multiple indicators from various public databases, it evaluates the capacity of a health system to treat and cure diseases and illnesses, once it is detected in the population This statistic shows the care systems ranking of countries worldwide in 2023, by their index score.

The healthcare ranking reflects the quality of health care and access to health services in different countries. The assessment includes various factors such as life expectancy, access to medical services, healthcare funding, and technologies.

According to a 2021 health care systems ranking among selected high-income countries, the United States came last in the overall ranking of its health care system performance. The overall ranking was based on five performance categories, including access to care, care process, administrative efficiency, equity, and health care outcomes. For the category administrative efficiency, which measures the amount of paperwork for providers and patients in the health system, the U.S. was ranked last, while Norway took first place. This could be because the health system in the U.S. is a multi-payer system, while Norway has a single-payer system, which most likely simplifies documentation and billing tasks. This statistic present the health care administrative efficiency rankings of the United States' health care system compared to ten other high-income countries in 2021.

Basic Info:

The Dataset represents the County Health Ranking of all states taking into account the various factors The County Health Rankings can be used to highlight regional variations in health, increase public understanding of the various factors that affect health, and inspire actions to improve community health. The Rankings capitalizes on our innate desire to compete by enabling comparisons across adjacent or comparable counties within states.

Dataset Information:

The CSV file contains the rankings and data details for the measures used in the 2022/23 County Health Rankings.
1) Outcomes and Factors Rankings --Ranks are all calculated and reported WITHIN states
2)**Outcomes and Factors SubRankings** --Ranks are all calculated and reported WITHIN states
3) Ranked Measure Data --The measures themselves are listed in bold.
4) Ranked Measure Sources & Years
5) Additional Measure Data --These are supplemental measures reported on the Rankings web site but not used in calculating the rankings.
6) Additional Measure Sources & Years

The Data Types of all Columns are automatically set to "Object" To change it just use data.apply(pd.to_numeric)

The average for 2021 based on 181 countries was 1402.97 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in the USA: 12012.24 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Madagascar: 17.64 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 2000 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2023, Norway ranked first with a health index score of 83, followed by Iceland and Sweden. The health index score is calculated by evaluating various indicators that assess the health of the population, and access to the services required to sustain good health, including health outcomes, health systems, sickness and risk factors, and mortality rates. The statistic shows the health and health systems ranking of European countries in 2023, by their health index score.

The average for 2021 based on 181 countries was 7.21 percent. The highest value was in Afghanistan: 21.83 percent and the lowest value was in Brunei: 2.2 percent. The indicator is available from 2000 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Data on the top universities for Medical and Health in 2025, including disciplines such as Medicine and Dentistry, and Other Health Subjects.

The average for 2021 based on 45 countries was 44.61 index points. The highest value was in South Africa: 76.27 index points and the lowest value was in Sudan: 17.84 index points. The indicator is available from 2017 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2020 based on 36 countries was 4.44 hospital beds. The highest value was in South Korea: 12.65 hospital beds and the lowest value was in Mexico: 0.99 hospital beds. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2025, South Africa had the highest health care index in Africa with a score of 63.8, followed by Kenya with 62 points. These scores, for both countries, are considered to be reasonably high. The health care index takes into account factors such as the overall quality of the health care system, health care professionals, equipment, staff, doctors, and cost.

Dataset

This dataset was created by Foram Chudasama

Released under Apache 2.0

Contents

Cost of Living - Country Rankings Dataset

Context:

The "Cost of Living - Country Rankings Dataset" provides comprehensive information on the cost of living in various countries around the world. Understanding the cost of living is crucial for individuals, businesses, and policymakers alike, as it impacts decisions related to travel, relocation, investment, and economic analysis. This dataset is intended to serve as a valuable resource for researchers, data analysts, and anyone interested in exploring and comparing the cost of living across different nations.

Content:

This dataset comprises four primary columns:

1. Countries: This column contains the names of various countries included in the dataset. Each country is identified by its official name.

2. Cost of Living: The "Cost of Living" column represents the cost of living index or score for each country. This index is typically calculated by considering various factors, such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and other essential expenses. A higher index value indicates a higher cost of living in that particular country, while a lower value suggests a more affordable cost of living.

3. 2017 Global Rank: This column provides the global ranking of each country's cost of living in the year 2017. The ranking is based on the cost of living index mentioned earlier. A lower rank indicates a lower cost of living relative to other countries, while a higher rank suggests a higher cost of living position.

4. Available Data: The "Available Data" column indicates whether or not data for a specific country and year is available.

This dataset is designed to support various data analysis and visualization tasks. Users can explore trends in the cost of living, identify countries with high or low cost of living, and analyze how rankings have changed over time. Researchers can use this dataset to conduct in-depth studies on the factors influencing the cost of living in different regions and the economic implications of such variations.

Please note that the dataset includes information for the year 2017, and users are encouraged to consider this when interpreting the data, as economic conditions and the cost of living may have changed since then. Additionally, this dataset aims to provide a snapshot of cost of living rankings for countries in 2017 and may not cover every country in the world.

Link: https://www.theglobaleconomy.com/rankings/cost_of_living_wb/

Disclaimer: The accuracy and completeness of the data provided in this dataset are subject to the source from which it was obtained. Users are advised to cross-reference this data with authoritative sources and exercise discretion when making decisions based on it. The dataset creator and Kaggle assume no responsibility for any actions taken based on the information provided herein.

The average for 2021 based on 10 countries was 46.11 index points. The highest value was in Singapore: 130.04 index points and the lowest value was in Laos: 21.7 index points. The indicator is available from 2017 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

China Index: CSI 300 Index: Health Care data was reported at 7,773.030 31Dec2004=1000 in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7,956.750 31Dec2004=1000 for Mar 2025. China Index: CSI 300 Index: Health Care data is updated monthly, averaging 7,659.835 31Dec2004=1000 from Jul 2007 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 214 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18,614.674 31Dec2004=1000 in Jun 2021 and a record low of 2,139.340 31Dec2004=1000 in Oct 2008. China Index: CSI 300 Index: Health Care data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by China Securities Index Co., Ltd.. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZA: China Securities Index .

United States Index: NYSE Health Care data was reported at 15,506.530 31Dec2002=5000 in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16,299.340 31Dec2002=5000 for Sep 2018. United States Index: NYSE Health Care data is updated monthly, averaging 7,026.580 31Dec2002=5000 from Dec 2002 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 191 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16,299.340 31Dec2002=5000 in Sep 2018 and a record low of 4,504.980 31Dec2002=5000 in Feb 2009. United States Index: NYSE Health Care data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by New York Stock Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.Z001: NYSE: Indexes.

United States Consumer Price Index (CPI): Urban: Medical Care data was reported at 574.739 1982-1984=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 573.320 1982-1984=100 for Feb 2025. United States Consumer Price Index (CPI): Urban: Medical Care data is updated monthly, averaging 105.100 1982-1984=100 from Mar 1935 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 987 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 574.739 1982-1984=100 in Mar 2025 and a record low of 10.200 1982-1984=100 in Dec 1936. United States Consumer Price Index (CPI): Urban: Medical Care data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I001: Consumer Price Index: Urban.

BackgroundOne of the greatest obstacles facing efforts to address quality of care in low and middle income countries is the absence of relevant and reliable data. This article proposes a methodology for creating a single “Quality Index” (QI) representing quality of maternal and neonatal health care based upon data collected as part of the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) program.MethodsUsing the 2012 Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey dataset, indicators of quality of care were identified based on the recommended guidelines outlined in the WHO Integrated Management of Pregnancy and Childbirth. Two sets of indicators were created; one set only including indicators available in the standard DHS questionnaire and the other including all indicators identified in the Indonesian dataset. For each indicator set composite indices were created using Principal Components Analysis and a modified form of Equal Weighting. These indices were tested for internal coherence and robustness, as well as their comparability with each other. Finally a single QI was chosen to explore the variation in index scores across a number of known equity markers in Indonesia including wealth, urban rural status and geographical region.ResultsThe process of creating quality indexes from standard DHS data was proven to be feasible, and initial results from Indonesia indicate particular disparities in the quality of care received by the poor as well as those living in outlying regions.ConclusionsThe QI represents an important step forward in efforts to understand, measure and improve quality of MNCH care in developing countries.

United States Index: Standard & Poors: S&P Global 1200 Health Care data was reported at 3,475.640 31Dec1997=1000 in Nov 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,296.380 31Dec1997=1000 for Oct 2018. United States Index: Standard & Poors: S&P Global 1200 Health Care data is updated monthly, averaging 1,542.750 31Dec1997=1000 from Dec 2001 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 204 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,524.620 31Dec1997=1000 in Sep 2018 and a record low of 1,025.828 31Dec1997=1000 in Feb 2009. United States Index: Standard & Poors: S&P Global 1200 Health Care data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Standard & Poor's. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.Z017: Standard & Poors: Global and European Indexes.