European Healthcare Expenditure on Day Curative and Rehabilitative Care by Voluntary Health Insurance Schemes by Country

In 2023, Ireland led with the highest expenditure, despite a slight decrease. Cyprus and Croatia showed significant growth, with increases of 6.58% and 7.74% respectively. Conversely, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Portugal, and the Netherlands recorded declines, with Luxembourg having the steepest drop at 15.59%. Malta experienced a striking rise of 54.02%, whereas other countries like Slovenia, France, Spain, Italy, and Estonia showed no change.

Future trends to watch for include:

• Disparities between Western and Eastern countries in voluntary health insurance engagement.
• The potential influence of policy changes on expenditure, especially in countries with declining trends.
• Healthcare innovation and digitalization impacting cost efficiency and accessibility.
• The effect of demographic shifts on future healthcare demands across Europe.