GCC Nations Reach 100% Basic Health Coverage for Young People
GCC countries recorded full coverage of basic health services for people aged 10 to 24, compared with a global rate of 68%.
Gulf Cooperation Council countries have reached 100% coverage of basic health services for adolescents and young people, according to data from the GCC Statistical Centre. The regional rate exceeds the global benchmark of 68%.
The figures also show full compliance across GCC countries with basic national regulations concerning youth health, compared with a global rate of 84%. The indicators assess access to essential services and the implementation of national health frameworks for adolescents and young people.
The data was released to coincide with Gulf Adolescent and Youth Health Day. Around 12.8 million people aged 10 to 24 were living across the Gulf region in 2025, providing the population base for the regional health indicators.
