Saudi Arabia Ranks 10th Among G20 Countries on Universal Health Coverage Index

Saudi Arabia has achieved significant international recognition in healthcare, ranking 10th among G20 countries on the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index, according to the Tracking Universal Health Coverage: Global Monitoring Report 2025 issued by the World Health Organization and the World Bank.

The report shows the Kingdom recorded a score of 83 points, reflecting a notable increase of nine points over the past two years. This improvement places Saudi Arabia among countries classified as having a high level of health coverage, highlighting the effectiveness of its modern healthcare model and ongoing national health transformation.

The findings underscore Saudi Arabia’s growing standing among advanced healthcare systems globally and within the G20. This progress has been driven by comprehensive reforms aimed at reshaping the healthcare sector as part of the Kingdom’s broader development agenda under Vision 2030.

The UHC Service Coverage Index is a globally recognized indicator under Sustainable Development Goal 3.8 and is closely linked to quality of life, human development, disease burden reduction and overall social well-being. Improvements in the index also positively influence related outcomes, including life expectancy, preventive care effectiveness and workforce productivity.

Saudi Arabia’s progress has been attributed to a strategy focused on strengthening prevention and primary healthcare, expanding early screening programs, improving health facility readiness and accelerating digital transformation through platforms such as Sehhaty and the Seha Virtual Hospital. These initiatives have enhanced access to services, increased efficiency and improved patient experience across the Kingdom.

As a result of these reforms, public health outcomes have improved significantly, with average life expectancy rising from around 74 years in 2016 to nearly 79.7 years in 2025, approaching the Vision 2030 target of 80 years.

Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel said the achievement reflects the impact of Vision 2030 and the strong support of the Kingdom’s leadership. He noted that advances in international health indicators demonstrate tangible results from health transformation efforts focused on prevention, primary care empowerment, digital health solutions and service development across all regions, reaffirming Saudi Arabia’s commitment to building one of the world’s most advanced and sustainable healthcare systems.