The European Medical Services and Paramedical Services HICP indicates significant inflation of medical costs, with Lithuania, Poland, and Hungary leading at roughly 16.5%, 15.3%, and 14.9% respectively. Over 2023, countries like Lithuania and Poland showed highest increases, with growth rates of 8.38% and 7.57%. However, inflation was more pronounced in the Baltic region. In contrast, countries like Italy and Portugal displayed a stagnation or decrease in HICP values over 2022, display negative trends.
Future trends to watch involve a potential rebalancing as Eastern European countries might continue to observe steeper inflations, driven by economic pressures and funding shifts in healthcare. Western Europe could witness stabilization as economies adjust to new post-pandemic norms and fiscal guidelines affect healthcare spending. Regional disparities might further widen based on local policy responses.
Top countries in Medical Services and Paramedical Services HICP by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Indexes 2015 = 100 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Lithuania | 165.62 | 2022 | +10.16% | +8.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 153.1 | 2022 | +14.68% | +7.57% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 148.72 | 2022 | +10.72% | +6.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 145.39 | 2022 | +8.98% | +6.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Estonia | 139.79 | 2022 | +9.67% | +5.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 132.24 | 2022 | +8.89% | +5.04% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 130.14 | 2022 | +1.96% | +2.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Malta | 127.23 | 2022 | +4.18% | +3.13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 123.6 | 2022 | +7.2% | +3.75% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Macedonia | 121.61 | 2022 | +6.83% | +3.41% | View data |
