Best healthcare systems for movers in 2026.
A transparent, reproducible ranking of healthcare systems on what matters to a mover — life expectancy, doctors, beds per 1,000 and spend per person.
| # | Country | Score | Life expectancy | Physicians /1k | Beds /1k | Spend/capita |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 1.30 | 84.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 | $11,784 |
| 2 | Austria | 1.11 | 82.0 | 5.5 | 6.7 | $6,739 |
| 3 | Japan | 1.11 | 84.0 | 2.6 | 12.6 | $3,638 |
| 4 | South Korea | 1.05 | 83.6 | 2.6 | 12.8 | $3,137 |
| 5 | Greece | 0.86 | 81.8 | 6.6 | 4.3 | $1,963 |
| 6 | Germany | 0.85 | 80.8 | 4.5 | 7.6 | $6,849 |
| 7 | Portugal | 0.79 | 82.4 | 5.9 | 3.5 | $2,971 |
| 8 | Ireland | 0.69 | 83.0 | 3.9 | 3.0 | $7,395 |
| 9 | Malta | 0.69 | 83.0 | 4.5 | 4.1 | $3,623 |
| 10 | France | 0.68 | 83.0 | 3.3 | 5.7 | $5,327 |
| 11 | Italy | 0.66 | 84.0 | 4.2 | 3.1 | $3,398 |
| 12 | Spain | 0.64 | 83.9 | 4.3 | 2.9 | $3,107 |
| 13 | Netherlands | 0.49 | 82.0 | 3.9 | 2.4 | $6,845 |
| 14 | United States | 0.45 | 78.9 | 3.7 | 2.7 | $13,473 |
| 15 | Czechia | 0.44 | 80.0 | 4.4 | 6.5 | $2,693 |
| 16 | New Zealand | 0.35 | 82.0 | 3.6 | 2.5 | $5,022 |
| 17 | Singapore | 0.33 | 83.3 | 2.8 | 2.8 | $3,922 |
| 18 | Canada | 0.29 | 82.1 | 2.8 | 2.5 | $6,378 |
| 19 | Cyprus | 0.19 | 81.8 | 3.6 | 2.2 | $2,899 |
| 20 | United Arab Emirates | 0.19 | 83.1 | 3.0 | 1.9 | $2,402 |
How this ranking is calculated
Composite z-score = 0.40·life expectancy + 0.25·physicians/1k + 0.20·beds/1k + 0.15·spend per capita, each standardized across the set. Sources: World Bank / WHO via our health dataset.
Source: relocating.app health dataset (World Bank / WHO). Figures are estimates for guidance, not tax or legal advice.
Cite this ranking
Source: Relocating — Best healthcare systems for movers in 2026. Composite score (life expectancy, physicians, beds, spend). Last updated August 2026.