Middle East healthcare
9 countries ranked by quality, costs & life expectancy.
Middle East 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 | Israel | 78.0 | 82.9 yrs | $19 | $173 | 3.60 | 100.0% |
| 2 | UAE | 71.3 | 78.2 yrs | $96 | $192 | 2.50 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Qatar | 70.3 | 79.8 yrs | Free | $173 | 2.80 | 100.0% |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 67.6 | 76.2 yrs | Free | $144 | 2.80 | 95.0% |
| 5 | Bahrain | 66.3 | 77.2 yrs | $29 | $125 | 2.50 | 100.0% |
| 6 | Kuwait | 64.0 | 75.5 yrs | Free | $115 | 2.60 | 100.0% |
| 7 | Turkey | 61.3 | 78.6 yrs | $19 | $58 | 1.90 | 85.0% |
| 8 | Jordan | 54.6 | 76.2 yrs | $24 | $62 | 2.30 | 75.0% |
| 9 | Lebanon | 41.3 | 77.9 yrs | $48 | $115 | 2.10 | 55.0% |
Healthcare in Middle East — FAQs
Which Middle East country has the best healthcare?
Israel leads Middle East with the highest healthcare quality index score of 78.0/100 in 2023. The regional average is 63.9/100.
What is the average life expectancy in Middle East?
The average life expectancy across Middle East is 78.1 years. Israel leads at 82.9 years.
How much does healthcare cost in Middle East?
Healthcare costs vary widely in Middle East. Doctor visit costs range from free (public system) to $19 USD. Private insurance averages from $58 to $192 per month. The region spends 5.9% of GDP on healthcare on average.
Do Middle East countries have universal healthcare?
6 out of 9 Middle East countries have near-universal public health coverage (95%+). 3 countries have significant gaps in public coverage.
How does Middle East healthcare compare globally?
The Middle East average healthcare index is 63.9/100 with average life expectancy of 78.1 years. The global average index is approximately 62/100. Middle East is close to the global average.