The line graph illustrates the level of satisfaction with the healthcare system in four countries — Canada, the UK, the Netherlands, and the US — over the period from 1991 to 2007.
Overall, the Netherlands consistently showed the highest level of satisfaction throughout the given years, while the US remained at the bottom with minimal improvement. Canada experienced a significant drop until 1998, before recovering, whereas the UK showed slight changes during the period.
Satisfaction with the UK’s healthcare system remained relatively stable. In 1991, around 40% of people in the UK were satisfied, and this figure slightly increased to about 43% in 2007. In contrast, the US showed the lowest satisfaction levels, accounting for approximately 10% in all three years. Despite some fluctuations, there was no considerable improvement in the US over the years.
Canada witnessed a significant decline in satisfaction, dropping from 56% in 1991 to just under 15% in 1998. Following this, satisfaction grew sharply until 2007, reaching around 38%. Although the trend reversed, Canada still did not return to its initial level. The Netherlands, on the other hand, saw consistent satisfaction levels, maintaining around 45% to 55% throughout the period.