ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas | Mapping kidney care globally 

Advancing kidney care through data

Since 2016, the ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA) has mapped kidney care worldwide, highlighting readiness, capacity, and access for acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Based on WHO’s Universal Health Coverage Framework and data from over 160 countries, it offers vital insights for healthcare professionals, policymakers, researchers, and people living with kidney disease.

Whether you’re shaping policy, improving care, or guiding research, the ISN-GKHA equips you with the data to drive meaningful change in kidney health.

A global snapshot of kidney care

The ISN-GKHA offers:

Comprehensive global coverage
Data from across all ISN regions, covering over 160 countries.

Comparative insights over time
Track kidney care infrastructure changes across different ISN-GKHA survey cycles – 2017, 2019, 2023, and the next edition planned for 2027.

Policy-driven data
Empower governments, healthcare providers, and researchers with evidence-based insights to advocate for better kidney care.

Free and open access
Essential data available to all, supporting efforts to prevent, diagnose, and treat kidney disease worldwide.

This initiative is made possible through the collaborative efforts of the ISN-GKHA team – including the ISN Research department, Steering Committee, and Working Group – together with the support of ISN members and partners.

Your tool for actionable insights: the ISN-GKHA Interactive Map

Making data and actionable insights more accessible than ever, the ISN-GKHA Interactive Map is an easy-to-use tool for researchers, policymakers, and clinicians to make better kidney care possible.

Compare trends from 2019 and 2023
Access real-time kidney care indicators by country, region, or income level
Visualize data through charts, maps, and reports

Explore the Interactive Map

This initiative is supported by members of the ISN Strategic Partner Program. Feel free to share your feedback on the Interactive Map.

ISN-GKHA reports and regional insights

Access comprehensive ISN-GKHA reports
Explore the latest edition and previous reports to track how kidney care is evolving worldwide. Updated regularly based on ISN-GKHA survey cycles, these reports offer valuable insights for policy and practice.

Download 2023 edition

Download 2019 edition

Download 2017 edition

Region-specific insights
Gain a deeper understanding of kidney care challenges in different parts of the world with customized regional presentations based on ISN-GKHA survey findings.

Explore related publications

Read articles that use ISN-GKHA data to drive evidence-based kidney care improvements.

First ISN GKHA issue published in 2017 (JAMA):
Bello AK, Levin A, Tonelli M, et al. Assessment of Global Kidney Health Care Status.
JAMA. 2017;317(18):1864–1881.
doi:10.1001/jama.2017.4046

Second issue published in 2019 (BMJ):
Bello AK, Levin A, Lunney M, et al. Status of care for end stage kidney disease in countries and regions worldwide: international cross sectional survey.
BMJ. 2019;367:l5873. Published 2019 Oct 31.
doi:10.1136/bmj.l5873

Third issue published in 2023 (The Lancet Global Health):
Bello AK, Levin A, Okpechi IG, et al. An update on the global disparities in kidney disease burden and care across world countries and regions.
The Lancet Global Health. 2019;367:l5873. Published 2024 Feb 14.
doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(23)00570-3

2023 ISN-GKHA Associated Publications

Main manuscript