Ranking
World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2026
The World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026 recognizes the leading hospitals worldwide across key specialties. The ranking is based primarily on peer recommendations from a global survey of medical professionals, supported by further research into hospital accreditations, certifications, and center designations. A PROMs Implementation score was also factored into the evaluation.
- Based on a clear and detailed methodology
- Segmented by specialty and country
- Created in partnership with Newsweek
> 8,500
> 8,500
hospitals evaluated
2,125
2,125
departments ranked
673
673
individual hospitals awarded
Ranking Details
World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2026
Total:
Total hospitals:
0 hospitals
Participated in PROMs but scored below 50%
50% – <70%
70% – <87.5%
≥87.5%
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Project Details
About the project
Now in its sixth edition, The World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026 is based on an international online survey of healthcare professionals, including doctors, hospital managers, and other medical staff. Experts around the world were asked to recommend hospitals in their primary (and, where applicable, secondary) fields of expertise.
In addition to the survey results, the scoring model included a range of specialty-related hospital accreditations, certifications and center designations, reflecting structural quality, patient safety, and subspecialty expertise. Results from the Statista and Newsweek PROMs Implementation Survey were also factored into the analysis.
To ensure comparability, only hospitals meeting specific eligibility criteria were included. Very small facilities and hospitals not accessible to the general public were excluded. Furthermore, hospitals could only receive recommendations in specialties for which they demonstrably provide services in a specific medical field, ensuring that specialty-level rankings reflect both peer recognition and actual institutional capabilities.
In total, more than 8,500 hospitals worldwide were assessed. The final ranking highlights 2,125 departments across 673 hospitals, segmented into 12 specialties:
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Top 300 in Cardiology and Oncology
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Top 250 in Pediatrics
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Top 150 in Cardiac Surgery, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Pulmonology, and Orthopedics
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Top 125 in Neurosurgery, Urology, and Obstetrics & Gynecology
METHODOLOGY
How we work
Learn about our general approach to creating healthcare rankings. Further details about how the ranking was created can be found in the World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2026.
01 Concept
For our healthcare projects, we provide comprehensive insights into the quality of healthcare providers and facilities through our rankings. These rankings help patients make informed, data-driven decisions about their medical needs. They also give healthcare facilities a composite benchmark to understand their position relative to their peers. Integrating data from diverse performance indicators and expert knowledge, we deliver rankings that recognize excellence and promote high standards in healthcare.
02 Data Collection
Our team of analysts employs a range of data sources including questionnaires collecting insights from professionals and data submitted directly by hospitals through the Statista PROMS Implementation and Smart Hospitals Maturity surveys. Publicly available data on quality metrics and patient experience are also assessed. In collaboration with a global board of experts, we are continuously advancing our methodologies to compile the most trusted healthcare rankings.
03 Evaluation
Healthcare analysts at Statista Rankings apply advanced scoring models comprising numerous data pillars to ensure robust and reliable results. Evaluation relies largely on diverse quality indicators and survey results, with pillar weightings adjusted per project based on data availability. These tailored models are used to calculate scores for each facility and determine the final rankings.
04 Quality Assurance
As we are committed to quality, every ranking undergoes a thorough verification process to validate the data used and ensure that the top healthcare providers are recognized. Our experienced team of analysts conducts extensive research on a range of healthcare topics and facilities—including hospitals, nursing homes, and doctors—guaranteeing the utmost reliability in Statista's rankings.
Partnership
Our media partner
Newsweek is an American news magazine and website that provides high-quality information to readers around the globe, reaching over 75 million people each month. First launched in 1933, Newsweek nowadays reports on topics in the fields of international issues, technology, business, culture and politics. The information channels range from weekly published print editions in various countries to an online and mobile presence worldwide.
SURVEY REGISTRATION
Participate in peer-to-peer surveys
If you are a healthcare professional and want to be part of future rounds of our peer-to-peer surveys, feel free to pre-register here.
SURVEY REGISTRATION
Participate in the PROMs survey
Participating in Statista and Newsweek’s PROMs survey demonstrates your hospital’s commitment to patient-centered care and improving patient outcomes. The upcoming survey period for the PROMs implementation survey will begin in autumn 2025 and will be open for participation here.
Pre-registration is available here (please make sure to whitelist the email address: hospitals@ranking.statista-research.com).
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Jannik Petersen
Jannik Petersen
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