Mayo Clinic named world’s best hospital for seventh consecutive year
MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES — For the seventh year in a row, Mayo Clinic has been awarded as the ‘World’s Best Hospital’ by Newsweek. With this award, made public on February 26, 2025, Mayo Clinic has sustained leadership and best-in-class ranking on global healthcare aspects.
Unparalleled excellence in healthcare
Mayo Clinic’s repeat achievement reflects the decades-long commitment to top-notch medical services. “This continued recognition is a tribute to our dedicated staff who consistently deliver unparalleled, compassionate care to our patients,” said Dr. Gianrico Farrugia, president and CEO of Mayo Clinic.
He reiterated the commitment of the organization to transform healthcare through innovation and a patient-focused approach: “We remain committed to ‘Category-of-One’ experiences for each patient that seeks our care while working to transform healthcare to enable more cures to reach more people.”
Comprehensive evaluation process
Newsweek ranked Mayo Clinic as the best hospital in the world based on a thorough evaluation process that includes:
- Patient survey results
- An international survey of over 85,000 healthcare professionals
- Key performance metrics, such as patient safety and quality of care
- Implementation of patient-reported outcomes
This comprehensive approach ensures that the rankings reflect both patient experiences and professional assessments.
Newsweek ranked Mayo Clinic as the best hospital in the world based on data that included a patient survey, over 85,000 healthcare professionals’ peer recommendations, and performance metrics such as patient safety and quality of care. In addition, Mayo Clinic has been working on incorporating new-age technologies, including artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation.
Top ten hospitals worldwide
According to Newsweek‘s 2025 rankings, the top ten hospitals are:
| Rank | Hospital Name | Location |
| 1 | Mayo Clinic | Rochester, United States |
| 2 | Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland, United States |
| 3 | Toronto General – University Health Network | Toronto, Canada |
| 4 | The Johns Hopkins Hospital | Baltimore, United States |
| 5 | Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 6 | Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, United States |
| 7 | Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin | Berlin, Germany |
| 8 | Sheba Medical Center | Tel Aviv, Israel |
| 9 | Singapore General Hospital | Singapore |
| 10 | Universitätsspital Zürich | Zurich, Switzerland |
These institutions have demonstrated exceptional standards in patient care and medical innovation.
