Asia healthcare
12 countries ranked by quality, costs & life expectancy.
Asia 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 | Singapore | 85.5 | 83.6 yrs | $96 | $240 | 2.60 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Hong Kong | 85.1 | 84.8 yrs | $77 | $192 | 2.00 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Japan | 82.8 | 84.0 yrs | $29 | $115 | 2.60 | 100.0% |
| 4 | South Korea | 81.1 | 83.3 yrs | $14 | $96 | 2.50 | 100.0% |
| 5 | Taiwan | 78.8 | 80.9 yrs | $14 | $34 | 3.40 | 99.0% |
| 6 | Thailand | 66.8 | 76.9 yrs | $29 | $53 | 0.95 | 99.0% |
| 7 | Malaysia | 62.1 | 76.2 yrs | $34 | $62 | 1.50 | 70.0% |
| 8 | China | 60.8 | 77.9 yrs | $24 | $58 | 3.10 | 96.0% |
| 9 | Vietnam | 55.1 | 75.1 yrs | $14 | $27 | 0.94 | 88.0% |
| 10 | Indonesia | 47.5 | 71.4 yrs | $19 | $38 | 0.47 | 56.0% |
| 11 | Philippines | 45.8 | 72.2 yrs | $17 | $43 | 0.64 | 40.0% |
| 12 | India | 43.8 | 70.5 yrs | $12 | $34 | 0.70 | 27.0% |
Healthcare in Asia — FAQs
Which Asia country has the best healthcare?
Singapore leads Asia with the highest healthcare quality index score of 85.5/100 in 2023. The regional average is 66.3/100.
What is the average life expectancy in Asia?
The average life expectancy across Asia is 78.1 years. Singapore leads at 83.6 years.
How much does healthcare cost in Asia?
Healthcare costs vary widely in Asia. Doctor visit costs range from free (public system) to $96 USD. Private insurance averages from $27 to $240 per month. The region spends 5.3% of GDP on healthcare on average.
Do Asia countries have universal healthcare?
7 out of 12 Asia countries have near-universal public health coverage (95%+). 5 countries have significant gaps in public coverage.
How does Asia healthcare compare globally?
The Asia average healthcare index is 66.3/100 with average life expectancy of 78.1 years. The global average index is approximately 62/100. Asia is close to the global average.