European Healthcare Expenditure on Retailers of Medical Goods by Household Out-of-Pocket Payment by Country

In 2023, Germany led European healthcare expenditure on retail medical goods through household out-of-pocket payments with €20.58 billion, followed by Spain at €15.12 billion and Italy at €14.75 billion. Luxembourg and Liechtenstein reported the lowest expenditures. Among these, Romania experienced the most significant growth at 12.99%, while Croatia saw a decline. Over the past five years, countries like Bulgaria and Slovenia have shown notable growth, suggesting increasing expenditures across parts of Eastern Europe.

Future trends to watch in European healthcare expenditures include:

• Continued growth in emerging markets such as Eastern Europe.
• Potential fluctuations due to economic influences like inflation and healthcare policy changes.
• Impact of technology on reducing costs in Western European countries.