In 2023, Germany led European healthcare expenditure on medical practices with 65.37 billion Euros, followed by France at 25.01 billion Euros and the United Kingdom at 19.82 billion Euros. Switzerland, despite a smaller population, also had significant spending at 12.97 billion Euros. The year-on-year growth in 2023 showed varied trends, with notable increases in Latvia (45.6%), Romania (17.18%), Slovenia (17.47%), and Lithuania (19.15%). Germany, while having the highest expenditure, showed a modest growth of 4.3%. France and the United Kingdom observed lower growth rates of 2.03% and 2.17% respectively. Greece was the only country with a negative growth rate (-2.8%).
Future trends to watch for include continued high growth in Eastern European countries like Romania and Latvia, driven by catching up with Western European standards. Growth in technological adoption and digital healthcare solutions could drive higher expenditures in countries like Germany and France. Exploration of cost-effective healthcare solutions and increasing public-private partnerships are also significant trends that could influence expenditure patterns in European countries.
Top countries in Healthcare Expenditure on Medical Practices by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 65,370 | 2023 | +3.52% | +4.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 25,010 | 2023 | +2.37% | +2.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 19,820 | 2023 | +1.33% | +2.17% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Switzerland | 12,970 | 2023 | +3.25% | +5.17% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8,180 | 2023 | +4.67% | +0.66% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 7,660 | 2023 | +2.46% | +4.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 7,030 | 2023 | +1.06% | +0.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 5,100 | 2023 | +4.56% | +4.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 3,370 | 2023 | +12.98% | +12.37% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 2,950 | 2023 | +0.43% | +0.35% | View data |
