With the addition of ten new hospitals to the global ranking, Saudi hospitals continue to excel.
- Abida Ahmad
- Feb 28
- 2 min read
Riyadh, February 28, 2025 — The Saudi Ministry of Health has proudly announced that a number of Saudi hospitals have achieved remarkable positions in the prestigious 2025 Newsweek global ranking of the world’s best hospitals, compiled in collaboration with the data analysis platform Statista. This significant accomplishment highlights the ongoing success of the Kingdom’s health-sector transformation program, a core element of Saudi Vision 2030. The program is aimed at elevating the competitiveness of Saudi medical institutions to meet the highest international standards, enhancing healthcare quality, improving the efficiency of human resources, and integrating the latest medical technologies. The ranking reinforces Saudi Arabia's growing reputation as a leading global medical destination.
In the 2025 edition, 40 hospitals from across Saudi Arabia, including both public and rapidly developing private-sector facilities, were recognized for their exceptional healthcare services. Leading the list is the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Riyadh, followed closely by Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital (DSFH) in Jeddah, and King Abdullah Medical City in Makkah. Other hospitals that featured prominently in the rankings include King Saud Medical City in Riyadh (4th), Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (5th), and King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh (6th). Other notable hospitals in the top 10 include King Fahd Medical City in Riyadh, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Jeddah, King Abdulaziz Medical City in Jeddah, and the International Medical Center in Jeddah.
The inclusion of 40 Saudi hospitals in the list, up from 34 the previous year, signifies a marked improvement and a testament to the transformation of the Kingdom’s healthcare system. This achievement is the result of continuous investment and collaborative efforts from both the public and private sectors to elevate the standard of healthcare, incorporating cutting-edge technologies and improving operational efficiency. The growth in the number of hospitals listed reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to enhancing the patient experience, boosting healthcare delivery, and strengthening its position as a leader in global healthcare.
The rankings were determined through the feedback of over 85,000 medical experts worldwide, who provided input on hospital performance based on key factors including patient satisfaction, healthcare quality indicators, and evaluations of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). These metrics served as a critical foundation for the rankings, underscoring the commitment of Saudi hospitals to providing world-class healthcare services.
This achievement further emphasizes the Kingdom's successful pursuit of its Vision 2030 goals, particularly in advancing the healthcare sector, ensuring that Saudi Arabia remains at the forefront of healthcare innovation, and reinforcing its position as a major hub for medical excellence on the global stage.