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.

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.

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.

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.

BackgroundssssHealth system performance is a multifaceted concept that encompasses various dimensions of a nation’s healthcare infrastructure. This study aims to assess and rank the performance of health systems across different regions of the world.MethodologyWe employed the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) method in 2023 to evaluate and rank the health system performance of 31 countries across six geographical regions. Our evaluation included six general categories and twelve indicators related to health, finance, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The final weights for these indicators were determined using the Three-scale method and the Entropy-weighting method. Additionally, we categorized health system performance into three groups: high, moderate, and low. Hierarchical clustering of health system performance scores was conducted using SPSS software (version 26).ResultsLuxembourg emerged as the only high-performing health system, while Qatar and the Netherlands fell into the moderate-performance group. Other countries exhibited low-performing health systems. Notably, within the low-performance group, the United States of America, Australia, Singapore, Canada, England, and Germany achieved relatively better rankings. Conversely, Yemen, Egypt, Afghanistan, and Bolivia ranked lowest in terms of health system performance.ConclusionContrary to the assumption that higher health spending guarantees improved performance, the experience of COVID-19 among high-income countries revealed mixed results. Strengthening resilience, investing in public health systems, and ensuring sustainable financial resources are crucial for enhancing health system performance.

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.

Global health system performance rankings of the 31 countries.

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 2020 based on 36 countries was 356986 hospital beds. The highest value was in China: 7131200 hospital beds and the lowest value was in Iceland: 1039 hospital beds. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

South Korea Number of Hospital was up 3.5% in 2019, compared to the previous year.

Ranking of 31 countries (Out of Pocket Spending & Prepaid Private Spending Indices).

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.

Selling-General-and-Administrative Time Series for Global Medical REIT Inc. GMRE is a net-lease medical real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires healthcare facilities and leases those facilities to physician groups and regional and national healthcare systems.

Ranking of 31 countries (Deaths of COVID-19 & Vaccinations of COVID-19).

Ranking of 31 countries (Government Spending & GDP per capita Indices).

The Social Progress Index ranks countries based on the well-being and quality of life of their citizens, considering factors such as access to education, healthcare, human rights, and environmental sustainability.

Operating-Expenses Time Series for Global Medical REIT Inc. GMRE is a net-lease medical real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires healthcare facilities and leases those facilities to physician groups and regional and national healthcare systems.

According to cognitive market research, the global electronic health records market size was valued at USD xx billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD xx billion at a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period.

An electronic health record (EHR), or electronic medical record (EMR), is the systematized collection of patient and population electronically stored health information in a digital format.
The cloud-based EHR segment led the market and accounted for more than xx% share of the global revenue in 2024.
Based on end-use, the market is classified into hospitals and ambulatory care. The hospitals segment held the largest market share in 2024.
The market was substantially driven by the integration of artificial intelligence in electronic health record solutions.
Medicare incentive payment system (IPPS) is available to acute care hospitals in the US that are covered by the Inpatient Prospective Payment System.
Healthcare professionals' use of EHRs is being driven by the need for contemporary healthcare facilities.
Globally, North America is estimated to hold the highest global Electronic Health Records market share.

Market Dynamics of the Electronic Health Records Market

Key Drivers of the Electronic Health Records Market

Increasing popularity of digital health applications to boost market growth

Electronic health records have demonstrated their efficacy in managing data and maintaining population health throughout the global COVID-19 pandemic. The worldwide electronic health record industry is seeing daily growth in EHR service providers due to increased product research and development, particularly in the area of cloud storage technologies. varying degrees of software development and technology improvement in the healthcare industry. Furthermore, the market for electronic health records will expand due to the advent of artificial intelligence. Healthcare professionals' use of EHRs is being driven by the need for contemporary healthcare facilities. Among the fundamental components of an EHR are clinical record systems, lab, radiography, pharmacy, administrative duties, and computerized physician order entry.

For instance, In May 2022, CPSI entered into a partnership agreement with Medicomp Systems to launch Quippe Clinical Lens. The new technology aims to empower EHR users with proper access to clinical information at PoC (Source:https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220519005390/en/CPSI-Pilots-Clinical-Lens-to-Ease-Provider-Data-Burdens )

Government incentives propelling the adoption of EHR systems across healthcare facilities

Several governments throughout the world offer incentives to healthcare providers that implement EHR systems. Throughout the forecast period, financial incentives from governments are anticipated to propel the global market for electronic health records. Through the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009, the US federal government promotes the widespread implementation of electronic health records (EHRs). CMS created the Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive programs in 2011 to incentivize general practitioners (GPs), qualified hospitals, and physician offices/clinics to adopt, install, update, and demonstrate meaningful use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT). These initiatives are now known as the Medicare Interoperability Promotion Programme. The UK's Department of Health (DoH) has allotted over GBP 2 billion in funding as part of the NHS Digitization plan to support electronic patient records in all NHS trusts and assist over 500,000 individuals in using digital tools to manage their own homes by 2022.

For instance, in 2021, the Government of India launched a digital health initiative scheme called Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) that aims to provide easy access to treatment records, thereby enabling faster and more effective treatment for patients. (Source:https://www.india.gov.in/spotlight/ayushman-bharat-digital-mission-abdm )

Restraints of the Electronic Health Records Market

Critical security concerns to hinder market growth

Hackers can target any hardware or software-driven system. EHR systems are not impervious to data risks or cyberattacks, either. Targeting specific data sectors might result in patient privacy breaches since healthcare systems worldwide view patient healthcare information as one of their most vital as...

Despite the fact that remote services were successfully implemented in most European social and health systems before 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented development of health and social care services provided in this form. This paper compares the readiness of patients to use the digital solutions in healthcare systems implemented in EU countries, in response to the current pandemic situation. In the study, technological, health insurance, and demographic variables were selected on the basis of substantive criteria. Next, the linear ordering method was applied to make a ranking of the analyzed countries according to the level of patients' readiness to use digital healthcare services. The main findings show that the Netherlands and Ireland are characterized by the highest level of patients' readiness for using remote healthcare services. On the other hand, Romania and Bulgaria are among the countries with the lowest readiness. The study also made it possible to group European countries according to the level of patients' preparedness.