In 2024, Estonia leads European healthcare expenditure on dental practices with 8.52% of total current health expenditure. Lithuania follows closely at 8.03%, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 3.87%. In contrast, Germany and Iceland exhibited declines in their expenditures, with year-on-year reductions of 0.75% and 1.16%, respectively. Meanwhile, Malta demonstrated a substantial growth of 19.09%, indicating an amplified focus on dental healthcare. Luxuries such as Liechtenstein and Finland observed the steepest declines at 9.75% and 11.82%, respectively. Finland's significant drop aligns with its minimal share of 1.21%, the lowest in Europe.
Countries such as Norway, France, and Belgium have maintained relatively stable expenditures with minor increases or decreases. Notably, Romania recorded a 3.9% rise, reflecting a growing investment in dental healthcare. Ireland stood out with a minor increase of 1.18%, yet remained one of the lowest contributors at 2.29% of healthcare expenditure on dental practices.
Future trends to watch in European healthcare expenditure on dental practices include potential fluctuations in expenditure due to healthcare policy changes, economic factors, and advancements in dental technology. Close monitoring of countries with significant increases or decreases, such as Malta and Finland, will provide insights into strategic shifts and prioritization within European healthcare frameworks.
Top countries in Healthcare Expenditure on Dental Practice by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Current Health Expenditure | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Estonia | 8.52 | 2023 | +0.24% | +0.071% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Lithuania | 8.03 | 2023 | +3.75% | +3.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 6.82 | 2023 | -0.87% | -0.75% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iceland | 6.33 | 2023 | -0.78% | -1.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Latvia | 6.27 | 2023 | +1.13% | +0.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 5.54 | 2023 | +2.21% | -0.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Malta | 5.51 | 2023 | +28.44% | +19.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Luxembourg | 5.34 | 2023 | +2.3% | -0.98% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 5.13 | 2023 | +2.4% | +1.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 5.06 | 2023 | +1.2% | -1.29% | View data |
