The World’s Best Hospitals in 2025

Choosing a hospital is a critical step for patients and their loved ones, especially when facing a severe diagnosis or emergency. Newsweek magazine and analytics platform Statista have published the updated World’s Best Hospitals 2025 ranking. The study included over 2,400 institutions, with a published list of the world’s top 250 medical centers.

Methodology and Countries

The ranking was based on a multi-level methodology. Doctors, hospital executives, and other healthcare professionals evaluated institutions both in their own countries and abroad. In addition, patient surveys were analyzed to assess the effectiveness of care not only in clinical terms but also in terms of quality of life.

Among the leading institutions are hospitals from 30 countries, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, as well as:

Canada, Chile, Colombia;

Denmark, Finland, France;

Germany, India, Israel;

Italy, Japan, Malaysia;

Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway;

Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea;

Spain, Sweden, Switzerland;

Taiwan, Thailand, the UAE;

the United Kingdom, and the United States.

These countries were chosen based on a variety of comparable factors, such as life expectancy, population size, number of hospitals, and availability of data.

TOP-20

The top 20 list includes not just familiar names but institutions setting standards for medical care worldwide—from the U.S. and Canada to Japan and European nations.

The best hospital of the year is Mayo Clinic in Rochester, USA. In second place is Cleveland Clinic, also from the U.S., renowned for leadership in cardiology and surgery. Third is Canada’s Toronto General – University Health Network, which not only provides top-class care but is a major research center in transplantation. The fourth spot goes to The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, a symbol of modern medical standards, while fifth is Sweden’s Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset in Stockholm, a flagship of European science and clinical practice.

Sixth in the ranking is Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, where scientific research goes hand-in-hand with clinical expertise. In seventh place is Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, renowned not only in Germany but worldwide. Eighth is Israel’s Sheba Medical Center, a standout in oncology and cardiology. Ninth place goes to Singapore General Hospital, the pride of Southeast Asia. Rounding out the top ten is Switzerland’s Universitätsspital Zürich, a key center for advanced diagnostics and modern treatments.



In the second ten, equally significant institutions appear. Ranked 11th is AP‑HP Hôpital Universitaire Pitié Salpêtrière in Paris, a key center for neurosurgery and cardiology in France. At 12th is Switzerland’s Universitätsspital Basel, known for its excellence in oncology and cardiology. Thirteenth is the American Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, with extensive experience in transplantation and oncology. Fourteenth is Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg in Germany, home to some of Europe’s leading oncologists. Fifteenth is Switzerland’s Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois in Lausanne, recognized for oncology diagnostics and treatment.

Next on the list:

16. The University of Tokyo Hospital in Tokyo, Japan—a leading research and clinical center specializing in oncology, cardiology, and transplantation, blending cutting-edge technology with the traditions of Japanese medical science.

17. Stanford Health Care – Stanford Hospital in Stanford, California, USA—a major U.S. center for cardiac surgery, oncology, and complex neurological conditions, known for innovative technology and research.

18. Aarhus Universitetshospital in Aarhus, Denmark—a key national hospital for cardiology, oncology, and neurosurgery, recognized in Scandinavia for complex diagnostics and advanced surgical techniques.

19. The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, USA—a flagship in cardiology, oncology, and neurosurgery, known for its experience in transplantation, cardiovascular treatments, and modern diagnostics.

20. Rigshospitalet (Copenhagen University Hospital) in Copenhagen, Denmark—a major center for oncology, cardiology, and neurology, noted for its modern technology and interdisciplinary approach to treating complex cases.

Conclusion

The World’s Best Hospitals 2025 ranking highlights not only the global level of modern medical technologies but also an essential principle: healthcare system efficiency is defined not merely by expenditures or the number of clinics, but by the organization of processes, accessibility of treatment, preventive measures, and patient outcomes. Leading hospitals from the U.S., Israel, Germany, Canada, Singapore, Switzerland, and other nations set benchmarks for healthcare development worldwide, aiming not only to treat but to enhance quality and longevity of life.