European Healthcare Expenditure on Ancillary Services by Hospitals by Country

In 2023, Estonia led European healthcare expenditure on ancillary services as a percentage of GDP at 0.62%, followed by Norway and Sweden. There was notable growth in countries like Croatia, Malta, and Poland, with Croatia experiencing the highest year-on-year growth at 13.61%. Larger economies such as Germany, France, and the United Kingdom had the lowest expenditure ratios, showing negligible change.

Future trends to watch include:

• Potential recovery and investment in ancillary services in countries like Ireland, which saw a decline in 2023.
• A focus on technological advancements in healthcare infrastructure could influence future expenditure patterns.
• Shifts in regional healthcare funding priorities may lead to variations in ancillary services investments across Europe.