Background: The ai m of this study is to compare the demographic data, health indicators and the status of family medicine/general practice (FM/GP) in three intimate countries; Turkey, Korea and Japan.

Method: The questionnaire related to the aim, had been prepared and then filled by the contact persons of the study in every member country of a FM/GP. Main data and indicators are investigated in the questionnare.

Results: Among these three countries; crude birth rate (0,20%) and maternal mortality rate (28,5 per 100,000 live births) are significantly higher in Turkey. The life expectancy at birth is 68,8 in Turkey, 78,6 in Korea and 81,9 in Japan. Korea’s crude death rate is the lowest (0,5%). Total expenditure on health is highest in Japan (8,89% of GOP). Contrary to the trends in the world, Turkey gives more emphasis onto the second and third step care services rather than preventive and primary care services.

Conclusion: Countries should give more importance on primary health care services in meeting the health needs of the people living in the country. Key words: Demographic data, health indicator.