Afghanistan—Universal Health Coverage Index
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #180 of 193Updated April 2026
Latest Value
42
2023
YoY Change
+0.0%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#180
of 193 countries
Maximum
42
2018
Minimum
30
2000
CAGR
+1.5%
24 years
Last
42
Previous
42
Highest
42
Lowest
30
Unit
Index (0-100)
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Afghanistan's universal health coverage index was 42 in 2023, ranking #180 out of 193 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 42 (2018) and the lowest was 30 (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 42 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 42 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 42 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 42 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 42 | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 40 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 39 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 38 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 38 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 38 | +2.7% |
| 2012 | 37 | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 36 | -5.3% |
| 2010 | 38 | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 37 | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 36 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 36 | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 35 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 35 | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 34 | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 33 | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 32 | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 31 | +3.3% |
| 2000 | 30 |
Top Countries — Universal Health Coverage Index
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 92 | 2023 |
| 2 | Iceland | 90 | 2023 |
| 3 | Norway | 89 | 2023 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 89 | 2023 |
| 5 | Australia | 89 | 2023 |
| 6 | Singapore | 88 | 2023 |
| 7 | United States | 88 | 2023 |
| 8 | Korea, Rep. | 88 | 2023 |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 88 | 2023 |
| 10 | Switzerland | 87 | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Universal Health Coverage Index — WHO Global Health Observatory.
Unit
Index (0-100)