25 countries providing most efficient healthcare systems
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There are some countries that struggle to provide even basic healthcare, while there are others that offer excellent medical services.
Let's take a look at some nations that have most efficient medical systems in the world.
Source: Bloomberg Visual Data
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Image: A view of road and transport hall of the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne. The facades of the hall are adorned with 344 road signs.
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Hong Kong
Efficiency score: 92.6
Life expectancy: 83.4
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 3.8 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $1,409
Overall rank: 1
Hong Kong, which has one of the highest per capita incomes in the world, offers excellent healthcare, education and overall standard of living.
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Image: A view of Central District in Hong Kong.
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Singapore
Efficiency score: 81.9
Life expectancy: 81.9
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 4.4 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $2,286
Overall rank: 2
Singapore, which has a booming export industry, is one of the biggest financial centres in the world.
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Image: A view of Financial District in Singapore.
Photographs: Tim Chong/Reuters
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Japan
Efficiency score: 74.1
Life expectancy: 82.6
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 8.5 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $3,958
Overall rank: 3
Japan, a prominent economic powerhouse, has the third-largest economy in the world.
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Image: Army soldiers clear snow on a sculpture at a festival in Sapporo, northern Japan.
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Israel
Efficiency score: 68.7
Life expectancy: 81.8
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 7.8 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $2,426
Overall rank: 4
Israel, which has the highest standard of living in the Middle East, has one of the highest life expectancies in the globe.
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Image: A view of central Tel Aviv, with the Mediterranean Sea in the background.
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Spain
Efficiency score: 68.3
Life expectancy: 82.3
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 10.4 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $3,027
Overall rank: 5
Spain, one of the biggest economies in Europe, has a high standard of living, excellent infrastructure and high per capita income.
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Image: A view of Barcelona, Spain.
Photographs: Albert Gea/Reuters
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Italy
Efficiency score: 66.1
Life expectancy: 82.1
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 10.4 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $3,436
Overall rank: 6
Italy, one of the most developed nations in the world, boasts high standard of living, excellent infrastructure and high per capita income.
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Image: A view of St Peter's square in Rome, Italy.
Photographs: Alessandro Bianchi/Reuters
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Australia
Efficiency score: 66.0
Life expectancy: 81.8
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 8.9 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $5,939
Overall rank: 7
Australia, one of the wealthiest nations in the world, has high per capita income, high standard of living and excellent infrastructure.
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Image: A view of the Sydney Opera House.
Photographs: Daniel Munoz/Reuters
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South Korea
Efficiency score: 65.1
Life expectancy: 80.9
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 7.2 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $1,616
Overall rank: 8
South Korea, the fourth-largest economy in Asia, is a major manufacturing hub.
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Image: Part of Gangnam area is seen down the Han River in Seoul, South Korea.
Photographs: Lee Jae-Won/Reuters
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Switzerland
Efficiency score: 63.1
Life expectancy: 82.7
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 11.5 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $9.121
Overall rank: 9
Switzerland, which has one of the highest per capita incomes in the world, is regularly ranked as having best standard of living.
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Image: An overview picture shows the Jet d'Eau and the Lake Leman from the St-Pierre Cathedrale in Geneva.
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Sweden
Efficiency score: 62.6
Life expectancy: 81.8
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 9.6 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $5,331
Overall rank: 10
Sweden, which has one of the least income disparities in the world, provides excellent healthcare, education and life-work balance.
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Image: A view of Stockholm, Sweden.
Photographs: Ints Kalnins/Reuters
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Libya
Efficiency score: 56.8
Life expectancy: 75.0
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 3.8 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $398
Overall rank: 11
Although mired in civil conflict, Libya provides one of the most efficient healthcare systems in the world, according to Bloomberg.
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Image: A view shows Tripoli's Old City in Libya.
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United Arab Emirates
Efficiency score: 56.6
Life expectancy: 76.7
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 4.1 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $1,640
Overall rank: 12
United Arab Emirates, which has one of the biggest oil and gas reserves in the world, invests a lot in education, healthcare and infrastructure.
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Image: Towers are seen next to a Dubai Metro station on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai.
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Chile
Efficiency score: 56.2
Life expectancy: 79.0
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 7.0 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $1,075
Overall rank: 13
Chile, one of the wealthiest nations in South America, leads in human development, competitiveness and income per capita.
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Image: A man sits with his son while enjoying the view of the Andes Mountains Range at the San Cristobal Hill in Santiago de Chile.
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United Kingdom
Efficiency score: 55.7
Life expectancy: 80.8
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 9.4 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $3,609
Overall rank: 14
United Kingdom, one of the biggest economic centres in the world, provides world-class education, healthcare and standard of living.
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Mexico
Efficiency score: 54.9
Life expectancy: 76.9
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 6.4 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $620
Overall rank: 15
Mexico, which is projected to become the fifth-largest economy in the world by 2050, has a booming business with its big neighbour, United States.
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Image: Ice skaters are seen on a rink in Mexico City's Zocalo Square.
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Austria
Efficiency score: 54.4
Life expectancy: 81.0
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 11.2 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $5,280
Overall rank: 16
Austria, which has one of the highest per capita incomes in the world, invests a lot into education, healthcare and infrastructure.
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Image: A traditional Fiaker horse carriage passes Burgtheater theatre on Dr-Karl-Lueger-Ring street in Vienna.
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Canada
Efficiency score: 53.4
Life expectancy: 80.9
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 10.8 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $5,630
Overall rank: 17
Canada, which has ninth highest per capita in the world, has one of the best quality of life, economic freedom and education.
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Image: A view of Montreal.
Photographs: Shaun Best/Reuters
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Malaysia
Efficiency score: 52.8
Life expectancy: 74.3
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 3.3 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $346
Overall rank: 18
Malaysia, which has abundant natural resources, is one of the biggest economies in the world.
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Image: A view of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.
Photographs: Bazuki Muhammad/Reuters
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France
Efficiency score: 52.3
Life expectancy: 81.7
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 12.5 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $4,952
Overall rank: 19
France, which is the fourth-wealthiest country in the world, is a major economic powerhouse.
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Image: A view of Paris.
Photographs: Charles Platiau/Reuters
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Ecuador
Efficiency score: 51.7
Life expectancy: 75.6
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 6.1 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $332
Overall rank: 20
With oil accounting for 40 per cent of exports, Ecuador is able to provide excellent basic services to its citizens.
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Image: An aerial view shows Quito's Basilica church.
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Poland
Efficiency score: 50.6
Life expectancy: 76.7
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 7.1 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $899
Overall rank: 21
Poland, which has one of the fastest-growing economies in the European Union, provides high standard of living, good healthcare and education system.
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Image: A view of Warsaw.
Photographs: Peter Andrews/Reuters
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Thailand
Efficiency score: 50.2
Life expectancy: 74.1
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 3.7 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $202
Overall rank: 22
Thailand, which has booming tourism and export industries, attracts a number of expatriates from the western world.
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Image: A skytrain passes over vehicles on road in Bangkok.
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Czech Republic
Efficiency score: 48.9
Life expectancy: 77.9
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 8.1 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $1,507
Overall rank: 23
Czech Republic, which is ranked best in human development index in Central and Eastern Europe, provides high quality of life, education and healthcare.
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Image: A view from the Castle tower shows the Unesco protected medieval city of Cesky Krumlov, 160km south from Prague.
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The Netherlands
Efficiency score: 48.5
Life expectancy: 81.2
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 13.0 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $5,995
Overall rank: 24
The Netherlands, which has one of the highest per capita incomes in the world, provides world-class infrastructure, education system and healthcare.
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Image: Cyclists visit a Dutch tulip field in Noordwijk, the Netherlands.
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Venezuela
Efficiency score: 48.3
Life expectancy: 74.3
Healthcare as a percentage of GDP per capita: 4.3 per cent
Healthcare cost per capita: $555
Overall rank: 25
Venezuela, one of the most urbanised nations in Latin America, is able to provide excellent healthcare thanks to its booming oil exports.
Image: Poeple walk next to the statue of national hero Simon Bolivar in Caracas.
Photographs: Jorge Silva/Reuters
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