Top 10 Countries for the Best Healthcare in the World

When you think about which countries have world-class healthcare, Americans tend to assume that the United States is leading the pack. However, according to a recent analysis by Statista, the U.S. actually ranks 69th worldwide in terms of the quality of our healthcare system.

This is a big problem for anyone, but what if you’re approaching the age where you expect your healthcare needs to increase? If quality and cost are important to you, it might be time to pull up stake and head for greener pastures where you don’t have to spend as much “green” on your health.

As a relocation consultant who’s helped people move to 37 countries, in this video, I'm sharing with you the top 10 best countries for healthcare.

Along the way, I’ll provide some important information about each places and what visas you might consider when moving there.

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[RaymondRyan-br]

I work in the US system. It's a mess on many levels. Thanks for this tremendous report.

[dao]

Kristin, thank you for this valuable information. I am an American subscriber who is definitely looking for medical tourism information and would greatly appreciate you covering more specific information on this topic. Both medical and dental :)

[ForestnSea]

France, Iceland, Dutch, Switzerland, Norway, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Singapore

[nunuvyurbiz]

Thanks - a part 2 that compares different health insurance plans (primary health insurance not travel insurance) would be great! Cigna Global, Integra Global, UHC Global, Aetna International, IMG Global, GeoBlue, Safety Wing, etc.

[davidpeterzell]

Thanks for another great video. This is so useful and important.

[shinyshinythings]

Hey Kristin! Glad to see you’re still making move-abroad content even though you’re stateside. I’m living in France and one thing that’s crucial to know for foreigners wanting to relocate is that while medical care here is high quality, there are “medical deserts” where few doctors are taking new patients, and waits for specialists are very long. It’s also rare, even in a big city like Paris, to find doctors who can speak English. So if you hope to relocate to France in the hope of more affordable medical care, research the area well, and plan to ramp up your French quickly.

[jshawsworld]

Visited dentist and optometrist in Taiwan and can vouch for the low price and high quality, esp compared to where I was living at the time Puerto Rico (not exactly US but US territory)

[falsificationism]

This was so incredibly well-researched and thorough. Thanks for taking the time to put all this info together!

[musicproduction]

I was just sick in Sweden and France. The long wait times you mentioned for Sweden were certainly true in my case, as it took the better part of a day. In addition, the doctor told me that they don’t test for COVID anymore; and she refused to give me an antibiotic for my bronchitis, even though I have a history of developing secondary bacterial infections, telling me she could lose her license. As a US citizen, the visit cost me $200. It would have cost $170 more, but I requested to skip the X-ray.

I continued to get more and more sick as we traveled to France, struggling to breathe. In France, I waited 10 minutes to see a doctor, paid 30€, and left with a prescription for an antibiotic. My ability to breathe returned to normal within 48 hours. Based on this experience, France is the clear winner for me. Of course, it’s just one sample; but it was enough for me to decide I’ll never move to Sweden, even though it’s a beautiful country with great people.

[AdamGordon]

Thank you for sharing. I hope the US system improves. I hate that people need to go to other countries to get better/more cost effective care.

[sjwlife]

The US has a trillion-dollar economy. It better have clean water. And even that isn't 100% accurate

[MrBarrystuart]

Great video! I'd love to see a follow-up video showcasing some of the better Healthcare systems in the Caribbean and Latin American cities. Love your content - thanks for posting !

[terryschima]

Had to go to hospital in Taiwan; it was free! But had to pay for special treatment at a traditional Chinese Medicine doctor, who helped me greatly. Definitely recommend Taiwan.

[haywardbutler]

Hello Kristin, thanks for an informative video. I was surprised that Denmark was not on your list. I am an American citizen, but have lived most of my life in Denmark. The health càre system for citizens here is free. I also receive free health care because I have permanent residency. I got hurt last year skateboarding and received free hospital and physical therapy treatment. The entire period I was off, I received full pay from my job which was refunded by the government (kommune ). Have you ever visited Denmark? If you haven't, then you should. You will love it. Kindest regards, Hayward Butler

[Maestra_D]

Another great video! So interesting. Thanks for the useful info. Looking forward to future videos on these topics.

[taipo]

No mention of Hong Kong. Although free ish for locals, little charges for visitors but no one refused emergency care

[lynwill]

Excellent topic. I am searching for residency and countries with excellent healthcare, quality, and moderate temperature.

[ernestconnell]

In the US, a simple crown for a tooth will cost over $1500.

[jolynnmarie]

Yes looking to leave but healthcare is top of my list followed by ease of transfer and affordability

[Constellasian]

Thanks for this. It's good to know what European countries have great healthcare systems.