India has secured the third position globally in the Ipsos Quality of Care Perception Index 2026, with 68% of Indians rating healthcare quality positively. However, affordability remains a major concern.
India has ranked third globally for healthcare quality perceptions, following Malaysia and Singapore, according to the Ipsos Quality of Care Perception Index 2026. The report highlights public confidence in India’s healthcare system, easy access to medical appointments and pharmacies, while also pointing to concerns over rising healthcare costs.
Ipsos, a global market research company, surveyed 32 countries to understand how people view the quality, accessibility and affordability of healthcare services. The findings are based on public perceptions, not direct measurements of health outcomes or actual access to treatment.
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India Scores High on Healthcare Access
According to the report, 68% of Indians have a positive opinion of the healthcare available to them, while 64% trust the system to provide the best treatment when needed.
India ranked first among all 32 surveyed countries for scheduling flexibility. Around 73% of respondents said they could easily get a doctor’s appointment when necessary. Additionally, 81% reported easy access to pharmacies.
However, affordability remains the biggest challenge. About 74% of Indians believe good healthcare is financially out of reach for large sections of the population, while 42% identified affordability as one of the country’s most critical healthcare challenges.
Other concerns include poor-quality treatment (36%), low cleanliness standards (28%) and patient safety (25%).
Diabetes and Mental Health Top Health Concerns
The survey also highlighted India’s major health priorities. Diabetes topped the list at 40%, followed by mental health concerns at 37% and stress at 33%. Obesity (20%) and drug abuse (14%) were other significant concerns.
Complete List of Countries Ranked
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- India
- Vietnam
- Australia
- Netherlands
- Thailand
- South Korea
- Spain
- South Africa
- Belgium
- Indonesia
- Sweden
- Argentina
- New Zealand
- France
- Ireland
- Great Britain
- Canada
- United States
- Turkey
- Japan
- Mexico
- Germany
- Brazil
- Italy
- Chile
- Romania
- Colombia
- Poland
- Peru
- Hungary
How Was the Survey Conducted?
The Ipsos Health Service Report 2026 was based on interviews with 22,528 adults across 32 countries between July 13 and August 7, 2026. The survey included online respondents under the age of 75, with 1,000 participants in 13 large countries, including India, and 500 participants in each of the remaining 19 countries.
Overall, India’s third-place ranking reflects positive public perceptions of healthcare quality and accessibility. However, making treatment more affordable remains essential to ensuring that quality healthcare is within reach for more people.
Conclusion
India’s third-place ranking in the Ipsos Quality of Care Perception Index 2026 reflects positive public views of healthcare quality and accessibility. However, high treatment costs remain a major challenge. Making healthcare more affordable, improving patient safety and ensuring better treatment for all will be essential to strengthening public trust in India’s healthcare system.
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