If you are thinking of settling abroad and want to get better health, clean environment and strong health system in the new place, then the recently released Global Health Index report can be useful for you. In these reports, those countries have been ranked where people live longer, have clean air and water, have a strong health care system and have more opportunities to adopt a healthy lifestyle. An average of several international indices has been taken to prepare the ranking. In such a situation, let us now tell you which are the five healthiest countries in the world and at what number does India come among them.
norway
This time Norway has been considered the healthiest country in the world. The average life expectancy here is 83.46 years. Clean air, better environment and strong health system are its main specialties. Norway’s capital Oslo is counted among the greenest cities in Europe. People here make walking, cycling and outdoor activities a part of their lifestyle.
Switzerland
Switzerland is at second place in this list. The average life expectancy here is more than 84 years. Switzerland has a compulsory health insurance system, which provides basic health services to all citizens. The number of doctors and nurses per capita is also quite high. Clean environment and balanced lifestyle keep it on top in the list of healthy countries.
finland
Finland is at number three in this list. There is abundance of green areas here and the air quality is considered better than many countries in Europe. Although some health risks like alcohol and tobacco consumption are present here, the situation has seen improvement due to government policies and awareness campaigns.
Australia
Australia’s lifestyle is based on outdoor activities. Here the government pays special attention to public health programs. The public health system called Medicare provides affordable health care to citizens and permanent residents. The average life expectancy here is around 84 years.
sweden
Sweden comes at number five in this list. Universal healthcare system is implemented here and the government spends a large part of the GDP on health. Clean air and active lifestyle are common in Sweden.
Where is India and Pakistan?
India and Pakistan are not included in the list of top-10 or top-20 healthy countries in the report. Compared to developed countries, countries like India and Pakistan have been facing difficulties on parameters like health infrastructure, environmental quality and life expectancy. According to the data of Global Health Index 2025, the lowest countries include countries like Somalia, North Korea and Timor-Leste, where health facilities are limited.
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