KUWAIT CITY, Jan 26: Kuwait has achieved a remarkable ranking in the 2025 edition of the Hologic Global Women’s Health Index, placing first in the Middle East and second globally. This marks the fourth annual edition of the report, which is prepared by Hologic in cooperation with Gallup. The index serves as a comprehensive tool for assessing women’s health across more than 140 countries worldwide.

The index evaluates women’s health based on five key sub-categories: preventive care, emotional health, views on health and safety, basic needs, and individual health. It is compiled from surveys of 146 participants in 142 countries, offering a detailed snapshot of women’s health worldwide.

Kuwait scored 67 points in the overall assessment, securing second place globally, just behind Taiwan, which ranked first for the fourth consecutive year with 68 points. As a result, Kuwait emerged as the leader in the Middle East and Arab world.

Although Kuwait’s score decreased by one point compared to last year’s edition, it showed notable improvement in certain areas. The country recorded a significant increase of 23 points in the “Preventive Care” category, and its scores in the “Health and Safety Options” and “Basic Needs” categories remained strong at 94 and 90 points, respectively. However, there was a slight decline in the “Emotional Health” and “Individual Health” categories.

Regarding other Gulf and Arab countries, their global rankings in the report were as follows: Saudi Arabia (13th), the UAE (45th), Somalia (78th), Palestine (83rd), Egypt (94th), Tunisia (102nd), Libya (105th), Jordan (115th), Lebanon (118th), Yemen (120th), Iraq (123rd), Mauritania (128th), Morocco (131st), and Comoros (133rd).

The top ten countries in the world were: Taiwan, Kuwait, Austria, Switzerland, Finland, Germany, Singapore, Denmark, Slovakia, and Luxembourg. In contrast, the bottom ten countries were: Gabon, Comoros, Guinea, Benin, Congo, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Afghanistan.

This year’s rankings highlight significant disparities in health care and women’s basic needs across countries. However, the report emphasizes that improving the standards it monitors can have a profound impact on women’s health and life expectancy, underscoring the importance of ongoing efforts to address these gaps.