International comparisons
How do health systems in Canada measure up to those in other countries? Are Canadians getting good value for money from their health care systems? Are their health care needs being met effectively and efficiently? CIHI compares Canada and its provinces and territories with other countries to answer questions like these. Our reports examine how experiences vary across Canada and relative to those in other countries, as well as how they are changing over time.
Explore the reports and online tools below to learn more.
Featured materials
Commonwealth Fund survey, 2023
The 2023 Commonwealth Fund survey looked at the views and health care experiences of the general population age 18+ in 10 high-income countries, including Canada.
Commonwealth Fund survey, 2022
The 2022 Commonwealth Fund survey polled family doctors in Canada and 9 other developed countries and provides insight into the current gaps and improvements in primary care.
How does Canada’s hospital spending compare internationally?
Use this infographic to explore how Canada's public and private hospital spending per capita compares with spending in selected Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries.
Commonwealth Fund survey, 2021
The Commonwealth Fund International Health Policy surveys fill important information gaps by polling patients and providers in a number of developed countries. CIHI's companion reports tell the Canadian story and highlight how experiences with health care vary across Canada and how they compare with those in other countries. The 2021 edition focuses on the views and experiences of adults age 65 and older.
Commonwealth Fund survey, 2020
The 2020 Commonwealth Fund survey results focus on the views and experiences of the general population age 18 and older in 11 countries, including Canada.
Commonwealth Fund survey, 2019
The 2019 Commonwealth Fund survey focuses on primary care physicians and provides an important perspective on how well primary care is operating in Canada and internationally.
Indicators
Reports and releases
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