Saudi Arabia Ranks 10th in G20 for Universal Health Coverage

Saudi Arabia ranked 10th among G20 countries on the Universal Health Coverage Service Coverage Index with a score of 83, according to the World Health Organization and World Bank’s Tracking Universal Health Coverage: Global Monitoring Report 2025. The score represents an increase of nine points over the past two years and places the Kingdom among countries with a high level of health coverage.

The universal health coverage index is a recognised indicator under Sustainable Development Goal 3.8 and is associated with factors including quality of life, human development and reduced disease burden. Improvements in the index are linked to related indicators such as life expectancy, preventive care efficiency and workforce productivity, according to the report.
The Ministry of Health highlighted a strategy centred on strengthening prevention and primary healthcare, expanding early screening programmes, enhancing health facility readiness and accelerating digital transformation through platforms such as Sehhaty and the Seha Virtual Hospital. These measures were cited as improving access to services, increasing care efficiency and enhancing patient experience.

Reported public health outcomes include a rise in average life expectancy in Saudi Arabia from about 74 years in 2016 to nearly 79.7 years in 2025, approaching the Vision 2030 target of 80 years. Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel said the result reflects the impact of Vision 2030 and leadership support, noting ongoing efforts focused on prevention, primary care, digitisation and service development across regions.