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 U.S. 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 access to care, which measures affordability and timeliness of health care, the U.S. also ranked last, whilst the Netherlands took first place. This statistic illustrates the access to care rankings of the United States' health care system compared to ten other high-income countries in 2021.

The average for 2021 based on 186 countries was 1368.8 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in the USA: 11999.09 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Somalia: 14.63 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 2000 to 2023. 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.

IntroductionPrivate sector healthcare delivery in low- and middle-income countries is sometimes argued to be more efficient, accountable, and sustainable than public sector delivery. Conversely, the public sector is often regarded as providing more equitable and evidence-based care. We performed a systematic review of research studies investigating the performance of private and public sector delivery in low- and middle-income countries. Methods and FindingsPeer-reviewed studies including case studies, meta-analyses, reviews, and case-control analyses, as well as reports published by non-governmental organizations and international agencies, were systematically collected through large database searches, filtered through methodological inclusion criteria, and organized into six World Health Organization health system themes: accessibility and responsiveness; quality; outcomes; accountability, transparency, and regulation; fairness and equity; and efficiency. Of 1,178 potentially relevant unique citations, data were obtained from 102 articles describing studies conducted in low- and middle-income countries. Comparative cohort and cross-sectional studies suggested that providers in the private sector more frequently violated medical standards of practice and had poorer patient outcomes, but had greater reported timeliness and hospitality to patients. Reported efficiency tended to be lower in the private than in the public sector, resulting in part from perverse incentives for unnecessary testing and treatment. Public sector services experienced more limited availability of equipment, medications, and trained healthcare workers. When the definition of “private sector” included unlicensed and uncertified providers such as drug shop owners, most patients appeared to access care in the private sector; however, when unlicensed healthcare providers were excluded from the analysis, the majority of people accessed public sector care. “Competitive dynamics” for funding appeared between the two sectors, such that public funds and personnel were redirected to private sector development, followed by reductions in public sector service budgets and staff. ConclusionsStudies evaluated in this systematic review do not support the claim that the private sector is usually more efficient, accountable, or medically effective than the public sector; however, the public sector appears frequently to lack timeliness and hospitality towards patients. Please see later in the article for the Editors' Summary

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.

According to a survey from *************, Taiwan was ranked as the best country for expat healthcare, followed by South Korea and Qatar. This statistic represents the ranking of top ten countries with best healthcare for expats worldwide in 2023.

In the health index 2023, Singapore ranked first with a score of ****, followed by Japan and South Korea. Afghanistan had a health index score of **** that year. The health index measures the extent to which people are healthy and have access to the necessary services to maintain good health, including health outcomes, health systems, illness and risk factors, and mortality rates.

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 .

According to a 2024 survey, 64 percent of individuals from Switzerland assessed their healthcare quality received as very good or good, while only 12 percent of Hungarian respondents rated the healthcare quality they have access to as good or very good.

The average for 2021 based on 186 countries was 7.09 percent. The highest value was in Afghanistan: 21.51 percent and the lowest value was in Brunei: 2.15 percent. The indicator is available from 2000 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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Norway Index: Oslo Bors Stock Exchange: Health Care: Health Care Equipments and Services data was reported at 959.370 29Dec1995=100 in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 944.650 29Dec1995=100 for Aug 2018. Norway Index: Oslo Bors Stock Exchange: Health Care: Health Care Equipments and Services data is updated monthly, averaging 288.630 29Dec1995=100 from Aug 2001 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 206 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 979.920 29Dec1995=100 in Jul 2018 and a record low of 98.250 29Dec1995=100 in Mar 2003. Norway Index: Oslo Bors Stock Exchange: Health Care: Health Care Equipments and Services data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Oslo Stock Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Norway – Table NO.Z001: Oslo Stock Exchange: Index.

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.

China Index: Shanghai Stock Exchange: Health Care data was reported at 5,933.270 31Dec2003=1000 in 14 May 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,893.170 31Dec2003=1000 for 13 May 2025. China Index: Shanghai Stock Exchange: Health Care data is updated daily, averaging 5,950.950 31Dec2003=1000 from Jan 2005 (Median) to 14 May 2025, with 4943 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11,615.656 31Dec2003=1000 in 01 Jul 2021 and a record low of 2,681.395 31Dec2003=1000 in 18 Jan 2012. China Index: Shanghai Stock Exchange: 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 : Daily.

In 2024, roughly***** of individuals worldwide stated the quality of the healthcare they had access to in their country was good. The highest quality rating were given by people from Malaysia, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, while individuals in Hungary, Poland, and Peru rated their country's healthcare quality most poorly. This statistic presents the percentage of adults in select countries worldwide who agreed that the quality of the healthcare they had access to in their country was good or poor as of 2024.

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