Qatar retained its 18th global ranking in the Health Care Index 2026 published by Numbeo, with its score rising from 73.4 to 73.6, reflecting continued improvement in healthcare quality and services. The country remains the only nation from the Middle East and Africa to feature in the global top 20.
Expansion of hospital capacity and healthcare infrastructure
Growth in the medical and healthcare workforce
Improved service delivery and patient care standards
Investments in advanced medical equipment, preventive healthcare programmes, and food safety systems
Continued alignment with international accreditation standards
Globally, the Health Care Index 2026 is led by countries with strong public health systems and mature medical infrastructure, including Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan, followed by several European nations. Qatar’s inclusion among this group underscores the competitiveness of its healthcare model on a global scale.
Regional comparison:
United Arab Emirates – 28th
Oman – 53rd
Saudi Arabia – 53rd
Kuwait – 66th
Qatar also delivered a strong performance in healthcare spending, ranking 19th globally in the Health Care Expenditure Index 2026, with a score of 134.2 points, once again emerging as the only country from the Middle East and Africa to appear in the top 20.
Together, these results highlight Qatar’s continued progress in building a high-quality, accessible, and globally competitive healthcare system, supported by long-term national strategies and sustained investment.