WHO Universal Health Coverage Index
Saudi Arabia's UHC score rose by 9 points in two years to 83
Vibrant Society pillar2 sourcesLast verified 2026-05-18
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WHO UHC Index
83 pts
2024Saudi Arabia's UHC score rose by 9 points in two years to 83
Publishers include: SPA · Arabian Business
The Story
Before
Universal Health Coverage is the WHO's composite measure of essential health-service coverage.
Initiative
Reforms expanded primary care access, integrated insurance, broadened preventive screening, and modernized public health digital infrastructure (Sehhaty, Mawid).
Outcome
Saudi Arabia's UHC Index rose by 9 points in two years — to a score of 83. Among the largest two-year jumps in the index globally.
For citizens
A higher UHC score means more Saudis receive necessary care without financial hardship — the international standard for "healthcare reaches you".
Timeline of Milestones
2022
UHC Index: 74 pts
2024
UHC Index: 83 pts (+9 in 2 years)
Evidence library · 2 primary sources
Sorted by tier, newest first
Saudis living longer
Almost six extra years of life since 2016
79.7 yrs
Healthcare reaches almost every corner
97.5% of populated areas covered by basic health services
97.5%
Saudi hospitals on Newsweek's world list
Seven Saudi institutions named among the World's Best Hospitals
7
Cancers detected early
70% of cancers now caught at early stages — the survivability turning point
70%
Initiative attribution: Cooperative Health Insurance; primary care expansion; chronic disease management; preventive medicine programs. Citizen benefit category: Health & longevity.