In 2023, healthcare expenditure by social health insurance schemes in Austria stood at 21.22 billion Euros. The forecasted expenditure for 2024 is 21.88 billion Euros, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 3.1%. Over the coming years, the expenditure is expected to rise consistently, reaching 24.55 billion Euros by 2028. This portrays an average annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 3.6% from 2024 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of demographic changes such as an aging population, advancements in medical technology driving up costs, and potential policy shifts in government funding for social health insurance. Also, economic factors and inflation trends could significantly affect the forecasted numbers.
