European Healthcare Expenditure on Preventive Care by NPISH Financing Schemes by Country

In 2023, Luxembourg led European healthcare expenditure on preventive care through NPISH financing at 0.05% of GDP, marking a notable year-on-year increase of 4.56%. Austria showed significant growth with a 14.87% increase, despite a lower initial investment. Most countries, including Finland, Switzerland, and Hungary, maintained stable expenditures. Denmark, Cyprus, and Poland exhibited minimal investment at 0.01% of GDP, with negligible growth. Over the past five years, overall growth has been limited, reflecting moderate CAGR values.

Future trends to watch include:

• The impact of policy changes on NPISH funding mechanisms.
• Increasing emphasis on preventive care as a cost-saving strategy.
• Potential disparities in expenditure growth among EU countries.
• Enhancement of data collection methodologies to better assess NPISH contributions.