The healthcare expenditure on specialised outpatient curative care in Poland has displayed noticeable fluctuations over the years. It saw a general increase from 2013 to 2020, with a significant peak in 2020 at 9.76 units, partially due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, 2021 experienced a sharp decline of 29.2%, recovering slightly by 2022 with a 17.66% growth. In 2023, the expenditure stood at 8.26 units, showing a marginal 1.6% year-on-year increase.
The last five years have shown an average annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.07%, despite variations in individual years. Moving forward, the forecast indicates a steady growth trend with the expenditure expected to rise to 8.92 units by 2028, indicating a 5-year CAGR of 1.23%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Impact of demographic changes, particularly an aging population.
- Government healthcare policies and funding allocations.
- Technological advancements and their integration into outpatient care.
- Long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare expenditure patterns.
- Inflation and economic conditions influencing healthcare budgets.
