The 2024 forecasted data shows significant differences in healthcare expenditure on day curative care across European countries as a percentage of GDP. Croatia leads with 1.17%, followed by Portugal and Belgium at 0.83%. Other notable countries include Romania at 0.62% and the Netherlands at 0.52%. France, Latvia, and Iceland follow with values ranging between 0.47% and 0.33%. The majority of European countries report expenditures below 0.3%, with notable lower values in Poland at 0.07% and Austria at 0.05%. The lowest forecasted expenditure is in Slovakia at 0.01%.
Over the past year, Croatia witnessed a significant increase of 17.61%, followed by substantial growth in Germany at 12.7%, Malta at 11.67%, and Lithuania at 9.46%. Conversely, there were notable decreases in Austria (-6.51%), Bosnia and Herzegovina (-3.38%), and Bulgaria (-3.58%). Poland experienced the highest year-on-year variation with a 28.47% increase.
Looking forward, future trends to watch include the impact of technological advancements in healthcare, the integration of digital health solutions to optimize expenditure, and policy changes aimed at improving efficiency. Additionally, demographic changes and economic conditions will play pivotal roles in shaping healthcare expenditure patterns in Europe.
Top countries in Healthcare Expenditure on Day Curative Care by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of GDP | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Croatia | 1.17 | 2023 | +12.5% | +17.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 0.83 | 2023 | +2.47% | +5.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 0.83 | 2023 | +3.75% | +4.07% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 0.62 | 2023 | +3.33% | +5.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 0.52 | 2023 | 0% | +0.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 0.47 | 2023 | +4.44% | +1.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 0.34 | 2023 | +3.03% | -1.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Iceland | 0.33 | 2023 | +3.13% | +1.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 0.33 | 2023 | +6.45% | +11.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 0.29 | 2023 | +11.54% | +1.44% | View data |
