Core health indicators in the WHO European Region 2026

Overview

Core health indicators in the WHO European Region 2026 draws on the latest data reported by Member States, complemented by WHO estimates where needed, to provide an overview of population health across the Region, with a special focus on the health of women and girls across the life course. Through comparative indicators, visualizations and analyses of mortality, disease burden, risk factors, reproductive health and violence against women, the publication highlights progress, persistent inequities and emerging health priorities. It provides governments and partners with evidence to inform policies, target investments and advance health equity across the Region.