The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index in Guatemala
Guatemala: The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index was 58 in 2023. ▬ Flat
The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index in Guatemala, 2000–2023
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Guatemala recorded 58 for the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index in 2023.
The figure is down 1.7% on the previous year and down 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index in Guatemala peaked at 61 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 56, in 2000.
That places Guatemala 145th out of 195 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 56 | — |
| 2001 | 56 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 56 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 57 | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 57 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 57 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 57 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 57 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 58 | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 58 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 58 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 58 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 58 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 59 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 57 | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 58 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 56 | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 56 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 57 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 59 | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 61 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 59 | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 59 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 58 | -1.7% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 58 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 71.5, 81% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 58 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 78, 74% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 56.9 | 56 | 58 | 10 |
| 2010s | 57.6 | 56 | 59 | 10 |
| 2020s | 59.25 | 58 | 61 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
More health data for Guatemala
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.92 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7968 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1,022 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.4059 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0487 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.3488 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0504 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index in Guatemala?
- The universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index in Guatemala was 58 in 2023, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 61 in 2020.
- What is the lowest the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 56 in 2000.
- How does Guatemala rank for the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index?
- Guatemala ranks 145th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index is measured on a scale from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) based on the average coverage of essential services including reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health, infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases and service capacity and access.