European Healthcare Expenditure on Curative Care and Rehabilitative Care by Country

In 2023, healthcare expenditure on curative and rehabilitative care per capita is highest in Liechtenstein at 5.64 thousand euros, followed by Switzerland and Denmark. Countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina have the lowest expenditure. Over the past two years, Latvia recorded the highest percentage growth (19.74%) in expenditure, while Cyprus saw a significant 18.52% increase. Other notable increases were observed in Lithuania (11.93%) and the Czech Republic (11.68%). Countries like Norway and Italy experienced minor growth. This varied pace of expenditure increase reflects diverse healthcare system priorities and economic circumstances across Europe.

Future trends to watch include:

• Rising investments in digital health solutions and telemedicine, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic experiences.
• Increasing focus on preventive care which might shift spending patterns away from traditional curative care.
• Variable growth rates across countries budget constraints and different healthcare policy priorities.
• Demographic changes and an aging population in many European nations will influence healthcare expenditure allocation.