Healthiest Countries in the World 2023

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Interactive Map Introduction Health Score by Country Afghanistan Albania Algeria Angola Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Central African Republic Chad Chile Colombia Comoros Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Djibouti Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Eswatini Ethiopia Finland France Gabon Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Lithuania Luxembourg Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Mali Malta Mauritania Mauritius Mexico Moldova Mongolia Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay People's Republic of China Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Republic of Macedonia Republic of the Congo Romania Russia Rwanda São Tomé and Príncipe Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Somalia South Africa South Korea South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand The Gambia Togo Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States of America Uruguay Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe

Introduction

The healthiest countries in the world are those that prioritize wellness and well-being, both physical and mental. These nations often have lower rates of chronic illness, higher life expectancies, and better access to healthcare. For example, Japan is a world leader when it comes to longevity, with citizens living an average of 84 years old; residents also enjoy high-quality medical services every step of their journey from birth through death. Iceland is also known for its strong commitment to health and longevity – with improved public health infrastructure such as hospitals, healthcare centers, and pharmacies – providing citizens with the necessary resources for leading healthy lives. The Netherlands scores high in terms of overall health due to its focus on healthy eating habits, exercise, and leisure-time activities. Their system emphasizes preventive care instead of simply treating diseases after they occur. In addition, Norway has a high life expectancy due to its impressive public healthcare system which offers universal coverage for all citizens. By implementing strong initiatives such as reducing air pollution and encouraging healthy lifestyles via physical activity routines, Norway has become one of the healthiest countries in the world. All these countries set an example for others by investing in their people’s well-being first – promoting healthier habits that lead to longer lifespans and greater longevity overall.

#	Country	Health Score	Healthcare Waiting Times	Care System Score
1	Japan	86.6		83.2
2	Singapore	86.1		68.1
3	South Korea	84.1		75.1
4	Norway	84	22%	82.2
5	Taiwan	83.4		76.3
6	Israel	82.8		73.8
7	People's Republic of China	82.8		64.8
8	Iceland	82.3		81.1
9	Netherlands	82.2	13%	77.3
10	Sweden	82.1	24%	83.1
11	Malta	81.7		79.8
12	Luxembourg	81.5		77.6
13	Switzerland	81.5	12%	82.4
14	Finland	81.4		80.9
15	Hong Kong	81.3		76.7
16	Germany	81.1	13%	81.1
17	Italy	81.1		74.5
18	Belgium	80.6		83.8
19	Denmark	80.6		79.1
20	France	80.5	14%	80.4
21	Spain	80.5		72.6
22	Australia	80.2	14%	75.2
23	Slovenia	80.2		74.4
24	New Zealand	79.7	17%	73.4
25	Austria	79.6		77.1
26	Ireland	79.5		77.1
27	Thailand	79.4		65.6
28	Cyprus	79.1		64.5
29	Cuba	79		77.6
30	Czech Republic	79		76.8
31	United Kingdom	78.8	21%	77.7
32	Colombia	78.7		62.2
33	Canada	78.4	33%	71.3
34	Costa Rica	78.4		59.6
35	Uruguay	78.1		74.8
36	Seychelles	77.8		72.5
37	United Arab Emirates	77.8		65.6
38	Portugal	77.6		67.8
39	Qatar	77.6		66
40	Estonia	77.3		72.2
41	Sri Lanka	77.3		56.2
42	Argentina	77.2		73.4
43	Malaysia	77		61.2
44	Slovakia	77		65.8
45	Kuwait	76.9		63.6
46	Greece	76.8		64.9
47	Panama	76.5		51
48	Vietnam	76.5		53.6
49	Peru	76.4		48.6
50	Hungary	76.3		69.4
51	Uzbekistan	76.3		65.2
52	Croatia	76.1		71.8
53	Chile	75.7		64.9
54	Bahrain	75.4		62.1
55	Belarus	75.3		73.6
56	Oman	75.2		62.1
57	Poland	75.2		58.4
58	Turkey	75.1		53.8
59	Jamaica	74.9		48.4
60	Turkmenistan	74.9		62.1
61	Iran	74.8		51.2
62	Bulgaria	74.7		65.2
63	Romania	74.7		67.4
64	Armenia	74.5		64.5
65	Saudi Arabia	74.5		57.7
66	Lithuania	74.1		68.2
67	Trinidad and Tobago	74.1		61.6
68	Republic of Macedonia	73.9		63.8
69	United States of America	73.9	28%	72.7
70	Albania	73.8		52.4
71	Kazakhstan	73.8		64.6
72	Latvia	73.8		68.5
73	Azerbaijan	73.4		56.4
74	Kyrgyzstan	73.4		59.6
75	Serbia	73.3		61.5
76	Nicaragua	73		47.3
77	Ecuador	72.9		46.4
78	Jordan	72.9		58.1
79	Indonesia	72.7		53.1
80	Mexico	72.7		56.5
81	Algeria	72.5		51.3
82	Belize	72.4		49.9
83	Mauritius	72.4		57.6
84	Moldova	72.3		57.2
85	Dominican Republic	72.1		49.5
86	Brazil	72		59.9
87	Morocco	71.7		44.5
88	Russia	71.6		65.5
89	Tajikistan	71.5		57
90	Paraguay	71.4		45
91	Tunisia	71.4		47
92	Georgia	71.3		58
93	Cambodia	71.2		51.9
94	Montenegro	70.6		61.7
95	São Tomé and Príncipe	70.5		44.4
96	Venezuela	70.5		46.6
97	Bosnia and Herzegovina	70		51.7
98	El Salvador	69.7		49.3
99	Lebanon	69.7		56
100	Philippines	69.7		52.6
101	Bangladesh	69		39.2
102	Honduras	68.7		36.6
103	Ukraine	68.7		59.2
104	Guatemala	68.2		40.2
105	Mongolia	67.7		49.5
106	Myanmar	67.7		45.3
107	Libya	67.5		54.3
108	Egypt	67.2		39.6
109	India	67.1		43.6
110	Syria	67.1		50.1
111	Bolivia	65.9		37.5
112	Iraq	65.5		42.2
113	Rwanda	65.2		58.2
114	Kenya	64.6		40.5
115	Laos	64.6		42.2
116	Ghana	64.2		43.4
117	Nepal	64.1		34.8
118	Suriname	63.9		55.6
119	Senegal	63.4		37.1
120	Guyana	62.9		54.6
121	Djibouti	62.4		40.5
122	Sudan	60.9		30.5
123	Tanzania	60.8		38.1
124	Malawi	60.5		44
125	Namibia	59.9		49.2
126	Comoros	59.8		34.5
127	Ethiopia	59.8		30.3
128	Zambia	59.8		41.7
129	Botswana	59.5		54.5
130	Pakistan	59.5		29.7
131	Burkina Faso	59.1		36.9
132	Uganda	58.2		39.2
133	Mauritania	58		31.1
134	Burundi	57.8		45.2
135	Eritrea	57.5		26.5
136	Yemen	57		28.8
137	Gabon	56.8		45
138	Benin	56.7		40.9
139	South Africa	56.6		54.9
140	The Gambia	56.1		40.3
141	Madagascar	55.5		19.7
142	Togo	54.9		33.9
143	Republic of the Congo	54.8		36.6
144	Zimbabwe	54.8		43.1
145	Mali	54.4		28.6
146	Papua New Guinea	54.2		38.4
147	Niger	54.1		29.3
148	Ivory Coast	53.5		37.2
149	Mozambique	53.1		45.7
150	Haiti	52.7		27
151	Guinea-Bissau	51.2		28.8
152	Afghanistan	51		22.4
153	Cameroon	50.7		33.9
154	Equatorial Guinea	50.5		40.6
155	Guinea	50.4		30.6
156	Angola	50.3		27.5
157	Liberia	49.1		24.2
158	Nigeria	49.1		28.9
159	Eswatini	49		50.8
160	Democratic Republic of the Congo	48.6		34.9
161	Sierra Leone	48.4		39.1
162	Somalia	43.3		18.5
163	Lesotho	40.7		40
164	Chad	37.7		22.6
165	South Sudan	35.5		13.1
166	Central African Republic	32.8		21.4

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