Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital ranks No. 1 in Europe, No. 4 in the world

Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital has risen to fourth place in the 2027 Newsweek–Statista ranking of specialized pediatric hospitals. The Holy See owned institution remains the top ranked pediatric hospital in Europe and is the only Italian hospital included in the top 25 worldwide.

The ranking evaluated approximately 800 institutions across 35 countries. Professional reputation, based on evaluations from thousands of doctors, healthcare professionals, and hospital directors in over 30 countries, accounted for 85 percent of the total score. Quality certifications and accreditations made up 10 percent, while patient-reported outcome programs, which track how patients experience recovery and quality of life, accounted for the remaining 5 percent.

Bambino Gesù received specific recognition for its work in oncology and neonatology. The hospital also earned a three-ribbon assessment for its patient-reported outcomes.