European Healthcare Expenditure on Outpatient Curative and Rehabilitative Care by Providers of Ambulatory Health Care by Country

In 2024, Latvia leads Europe in healthcare expenditure on outpatient curative and rehabilitative care by providers of ambulatory health care, accounting for 3.96% of GDP. Other significant expenditures include Germany at 2.51%, Slovenia at 2.33%, and Switzerland at 2.18%. Between 2022 and 2023, Latvia had a notable growth of 27.62%, and Lithuania grew by 9.45%. In contrast, Belgium and Ireland experienced reductions of 1.49% and 1.59% respectively. This indicates variability across countries, with some achieving substantial increases while others face slight declines.

Future trends to monitor include:

• Potential continued growth in the Baltic region, especially for Latvia and Lithuania.
• Stability or slight growth for major economies such as Germany and France.
• Possible shifts in healthcare policy influencing investment in outpatient services across Europe.
• Technological advancements reshaping the way outpatient care is delivered, potentially affecting expenditure patterns.