The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index in Qatar
Qatar: The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index was 84 in 2023. ▬ Flat
The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index in Qatar, 2000–2023
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index in Qatar is 84, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index in Qatar peaked at 84 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 80, in 2009.
That places Qatar 23rd out of 195 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index in Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 81 | — |
| 2001 | 81 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 81 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 82 | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 82 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 82 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 82 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 82 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 81 | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 80 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 80 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 82 | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 82 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 82 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 82 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 82 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 81 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 80 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 82 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 83 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 83 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 84 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 84 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 84 | +0.0% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 84 is above the median for high income countries, which is 83, 1.0× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 84 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 71, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 81.4 | 80 | 82 | 10 |
| 2010s | 81.6 | 80 | 83 | 10 |
| 2020s | 83.75 | 83 | 84 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 2.43 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 136 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 5.26 % 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 0.0253 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 3.19 % 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 0.0258 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index in Qatar?
- The universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index in Qatar was 84 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 Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 84 in 2021.
- What is the lowest the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 80 in 2009.
- How does Qatar rank for the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index?
- Qatar ranks 23rd out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Qatar 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.