When it comes to traveling or living abroad, one crucial factor that should never be overlooked is the quality of the healthcare system. According to the latest 2025 report, the world’s top 10 countries with the best healthcare systems are concentrated in East Asia and Europe — and proudly, Thailand is among them.

Numbeo, the world’s largest database of cost-of-living information, is a global crowdsourced platform that provides insights into quality-of-life factors. It offers data on living expenses, housing price indicators, perceived crime rates, healthcare quality, transportation quality, and many other key statistics.

Top 10 Countries with the Best Healthcare Systems in 2025

 

 

 

Rank 1: Taiwan
Health Index: 86.5
A nationwide National Health Insurance system with low costs, easy access, and high-quality services.

Rank 2: South Korea
Health Index: 82.8
Advanced medical technology, fast services, reasonable prices, and facilities catering to international patients.

Rank 3: Japan
Health Index: 80.0
Universal healthcare coverage, high quality of life and longevity, and accessible medical services nationwide.

Rank 4: Netherlands – Health Index 79.3
Rank 5: Denmark – Health Index 78.4
Rank 6: Austria – Health Index 77.9
Rank 7: France – Health Index 77.7
Rank 8: Finland – Health Index 77.5

Rank 8 (tie): Thailand
Health Index: 77.5
Thailand’s highlight is its Universal Coverage Scheme (known as the “30-baht healthcare program”), alongside high-standard public and private hospitals. The country is also a leading destination for medical tourism, offering high-quality services at accessible prices.

Rank 10: Spain – Health Index 77.3

 

Countries with the Poorest Healthcare Systems
If you’re traveling to Egypt, Peru, or Morocco — despite being popular tourist destinations — you should take extra precautions, as these countries rank among the lowest in healthcare quality for 2025.

Tips:

• Get travel insurance with comprehensive medical coverage.

• Research private clinics in advance.

• Carry a basic first-aid kit.

The U.S. Healthcare System
Although the United States is a global leader in the economy and technology, in 2025 it ranks only 38th for healthcare system quality.

Advice:

• Do not assume medical care will be easily accessible or affordable.

• Prepare comprehensive health insurance.

• Locate emergency medical facilities in advance.

 

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