European Healthcare Expenditure on Residential Long-Term Care Facilities by All Financing Schemes by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands led European countries in healthcare expenditure on residential long-term care facilities per capita, with the highest growth at 5.33%. Switzerland and Germany also posted significant increases at 3.31% and 5.2%, respectively. Conversely, Norway and Belgium saw declines in spending at -0.83% and -1.48%. Notably, the Czech Republic exhibited the largest year-on-year growth at 11.43%, with Lithuania and Estonia also posting high increases of 11.29% and 7.64%, respectively. Many Eastern European countries like Romania, Poland, and Bulgaria showed significant rises, indicating a shift towards improved care investments.

Future trends to watch include sustained spending growth in Eastern Europe as these countries continue to harmonize with Western standards. Demographic shifts, particularly an aging population, will drive increased demand and expenditure on long-term care services across Europe. Innovations in care delivery and financing models, along with policy reforms, will play critical roles in shaping the landscape of eldercare in the coming years.