What is included
The health score uses the national healthcare assessment selected for the edition: perceived quality, medical competence, accessibility, perceived cost and equipment.
Where Next Index “Health” score, July 2026 edition
The Where Next health score for 2026
In the July 2026 edition of the Where Next Index, Switzerland has the highest health score with 88/100.
19 countries assessed under the same rules. Score out of 100. Weight in the global score: 10%.
- Edition
- July 2026
- Published
- 15 July 2026
- Coverage
- 19 countries
- Global weight
- 10%
Published scores
“Health” scores for 19 countries
Countries with the same score share the same rank in the July 2026 edition.
| Rank | Country | Health |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Switzerlandoutside EU | 88/100 |
| #2 | NetherlandsEU | 79/100 |
| #3 | ItalyEU | 78/100 |
| #4 | SpainEU | 77/100 |
| #4 | Thailandoutside EU | 77/100 |
| #5 |
Score calculation
How is the “Health” score calculated?
The same rules apply to every country in the July 2026 edition.
What a high score means
A high score indicates a national healthcare system rated more highly for perceived quality, medical competence, accessibility and equipment.
What the score cannot establish
The score does not measure individual coverage, an insurance policy or personal out-of-pocket costs.
Official edition
The reference to cite
The July 2026 edition covers 19 countries and was published on 15 July 2026.
- Edition
- July 2026
- Published on
- 15 July 2026
- Coverage
- 19 countries
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about the “Health” score
Where Next answers based on the scores published in the July 2026 edition.
Which country has the highest healthcare score in 2026 according to Where Next?
In the July 2026 edition of the Where Next Index, Switzerland has the highest health score with 88/100.
Which five countries have the highest “Health” scores in 2026?
In the July 2026 edition, the five highest “Health” scores belong to Switzerland (88/100), the Netherlands (79/100), Italy (78/100), Spain (77/100) and Thailand (77/100).
How does Where Next calculate the “Health” score?
The health score uses the national healthcare assessment selected for the edition: perceived quality, medical competence, accessibility, perceived cost and equipment.
What does a high “Health” score mean?
A high score indicates a national healthcare system rated more highly for perceived quality, medical competence, accessibility and equipment.
When is the “Health” score updated?
Published scores are recalculated in the annual August 1 edition. The edition currently displayed is July 2026, published on 15 July 2026. A monthly edition may add new countries, and a dated correction may be published when needed.