Americas healthcare
8 countries ranked by quality, costs & life expectancy.
Americas healthcare ranking 2023
Index scores calculated from WHO, World Bank and OECD data — weighted by life expectancy, universal coverage, cost of GP visit and doctors per 1,000 people.
| # | Country | Index | Life Exp | GP Visit | Insurance/mo | Doctors/1k | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 78.6 | 82.2 yrs | Free | $144 | 2.40 | 100.0% |
| 2 | United States | 68.2 | 77.5 yrs | $250 | $557 | 2.60 | 92.0% |
| 3 | Chile | 65.3 | 79.9 yrs | $38 | $82 | 2.50 | 80.0% |
| 4 | Colombia | 59.0 | 77.2 yrs | $17 | $62 | 2.20 | 95.0% |
| 5 | Argentina | 57.3 | 76.5 yrs | $24 | $72 | 3.20 | 70.0% |
| 6 | Brazil | 55.0 | 75.6 yrs | $38 | $86 | 2.30 | 76.0% |
| 7 | Mexico | 51.6 | 74.9 yrs | $29 | $77 | 2.40 | 52.0% |
| 8 | Peru | 48.6 | 73.8 yrs | $19 | $53 | 1.40 | 60.0% |
Healthcare in Americas — FAQs
Which Americas country has the best healthcare?
Canada leads Americas with the highest healthcare quality index score of 78.6/100 in 2023. The regional average is 60.5/100.
What is the average life expectancy in Americas?
The average life expectancy across Americas is 77.2 years. Canada leads at 82.2 years.
How much does healthcare cost in Americas?
Healthcare costs vary widely in Americas. Doctor visit costs range from free (public system) to $0 USD. Private insurance averages from $53 to $557 per month. The region spends 9.7% of GDP on healthcare on average.
Do Americas countries have universal healthcare?
2 out of 8 Americas countries have near-universal public health coverage (95%+). 5 countries have significant gaps in public coverage.
How does Americas healthcare compare globally?
The Americas average healthcare index is 60.5/100 with average life expectancy of 77.2 years. The global average index is approximately 62/100. Americas is close to the global average.