5 Most Medically Advanced Countries in the World Heading into 2024

4. Japan

Average Ranking: 5.7

Japan’s healthcare system is best known for its cutting-edge technology and top-notch healthcare facilities. The country boasts an impressive 100% population insurance coverage and offers medical tourism to foreigners. It has a dense network of medical professionals, with 26.1 doctors and 124.5 nurses per 10,000 population. Japan dedicated 10.9% of its GDP to healthcare expenditures in 2020, showing its commitment to healthcare. The infant and under-five mortality rates are also low at 1.68 and 2.35 per 1,000 live births, respectively​.