New Zealand vs United States: Universal health coverage index
New Zealand
89
in 2023
United States
88
in 2023
New Zealand rank
3rd
United States rank
6th
Universal health coverage index over time
- New Zealand
- United States
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 89 against 88 in United States, a difference of 1.
Across all 24 years both countries report, New Zealand has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 3rd and United States ranks 6th of 195 countries.
New Zealand has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 83.8 | 81.5 | 2.3 | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 88.2 | 86.2 | 2 | New Zealand |
| 2020s | 89 | 87.5 | 1.5 | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher universal health coverage index, New Zealand or United States?
- New Zealand, at 89 against 88 in United States as of 2023.
- What is the difference in universal health coverage index between New Zealand and United States?
- 1, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and United States?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do New Zealand and United States rank globally for universal health coverage index?
- New Zealand ranks 3rd and United States ranks 6th of 195 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Universal health coverage index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.