Uzbekistan has been ranked as having the best healthcare system in Central Asia, according to the 2024 Health Care Index published by CEOWORLD magazine. The country placed 64th globally with a score of 36.26. Kazakhstan followed in 78th place with 34.28 points, while Turkmenistan ranked 95th with 27.3 points.
The index evaluates 110 countries based on the quality of healthcare services, including infrastructure, the competency of medical professionals, and access to care. Taiwan topped the global list with a score of 78.72, while El Salvador came in last with 18.6 points. Other countries ranking in the top 10 include South Korea (2nd), Sweden (5th), and Germany (8th).
Healthcare and Tourism Growth
The report coincides with a notable increase in foreign tourism to Uzbekistan. In January–February 2025, the country welcomed 1.3 million international visitors, a 37.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Officials suggest that improved healthcare services could further enhance the country’s appeal as a travel destination, potentially boosting medical and wellness tourism.
Uzbeks Rank High in Global Happiness Index
In another recent international ranking, Uzbekistan also stood out for overall wellbeing. The Centre for the Study of Wellbeing at the University of Oxford and the Gallup Institute placed Uzbekistan 53rd in its global happiness index, above Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
The study includes two key components. The first is based on respondents’ self-assessment of life satisfaction on a scale from 0 to 10; in Uzbekistan, the average score was 6.2. The second examines responses related to charitable giving, lawfulness, helping strangers, and reactions to emotional experiences, both positive and negative.
