South Africa vs Suriname: Healthcare coverage by level of healthcare spending
South Africa
74
in 2023
Suriname
74
in 2023
South Africa rank
85th
Suriname rank
85th
Healthcare coverage by level of healthcare spending over time
- South Africa
- Suriname
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 74 against 74 in Suriname, a difference of 0.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Suriname has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 85th and Suriname ranks 85th of 193 countries.
Suriname has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Suriname | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57.6 | 67.2 | 9.6 | Suriname |
| 2010s | 66.2 | 73.4 | 7.2 | Suriname |
| 2020s | 72.25 | 75.25 | 3 | Suriname |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher healthcare coverage by level of healthcare spending, South Africa or Suriname?
- South Africa, at 74 against 74 in Suriname as of 2023.
- What is the difference in healthcare coverage by level of healthcare spending between South Africa and Suriname?
- 0, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Suriname?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Suriname rank globally for healthcare coverage by level of healthcare spending?
- South Africa ranks 85th and Suriname ranks 85th of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Universal Health Coverage Dataset, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Healthcare coverage by level of healthcare spending. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Universal healthcare coverage (UHC) service coverage is measured on a scale from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) based on the average coverage of essential healthcare services.