Where the US is ranked in healthcare in the world varies by ranking system, but generally low among developed nations for overall system performance despite high spending. Commonwealth Fund Mirror Mirror report 2021 ranking 11 high-income countries ranked US last, 11th, for overall healthcare performance, including access, equity and outcomes, while Australia ranked 3rd, UK 4th and Norway top. WHO ranking of health systems from 2000 ranked US 37th, Australia 32nd, but that is old. Bloomberg Health Efficiency Index 2020 ranked US 54th for efficiency, Australia 8th. Legatum Prosperity Index 2023 ranked US healthcare 69th, Australia 12th. For specific measures, US ranks high for specialist care and technology, number 1 for cancer treatment speed and innovation, but low for life expectancy 77.5 years versus Australia 83.4, infant mortality 5.4 per 1000 versus Australia 3.3, maternal mortality 23.8 per 100K versus Australia 5.3, and preventable deaths. US spends 18% of GDP on health versus Australia 10%, yet 8% uninsured and many underinsured. So US is ranked last among 11 developed nations by Commonwealth Fund, and 30th to 50th globally for overall health system efficiency and access, despite being top for medical research and specialist care if you have insurance, but poor for equity and affordability.
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