Data and reports
Deep dive into all three research phases with our reports, data workbooks and method statements.
Health Literacy Spotlight
Our 2026 spotlight focuses on the extensive benefits of health literacy for individuals and economies, and examines what nations need to do to improve national health literacy standards for everyone.
From consensus to action: driving equitable progress on health literacy
Learn more about health literacy and the five key priorities that drive improvement on a national scale.
Health literacy consensus statement
Read a shorter statement about the five key improvement priorities, compiled by 12 leading experts.
Phase 3
Published in 2025, the third research phase examines the health and economic impacts of removing barriers to health for underserved population groups. It looks at seven health topics across the 40 Index countries.
Health drives wealth: the economic impact of health inclusivity
Discover the financial impact of prioritising health inclusivity for specific demographics.
Full research workbook for phase 3
Explore tabulated results for the seven economic impact assessments.
Phase 3 methodology
Learn how the economic impact assessments were defined, developed and carried out.
Phase 2
Published in 2023, the second research phase gathers the views of people within the 40 Index countries to understand their experiences of inclusion and exclusion when accessing healthcare services.
The road to health inclusivity: from policy to practice
Find out how the lived experiences of people and communities compare to national health policies.
Full research workbook for phase 2
Expands the phase 1 workbook with the survey results from phase 2.
Phase 1
Published in 2022, the initial research phase analysed the national policies, strategies and programmes of the 40 Index countries to understand the extent to which health inclusion is integrated.
Measuring progress towards good health for everyone
Read a thematic review of the key findings and what they reveal about global health inclusivity.
Full research workbook for phase 1
Explore data tables covering the performance of countries and regions within the Index.
Building a global model of health inclusivity across 40 Index countries
Learn how the Index was developed, and how data for the initial phase was captured and analysed.