In 2023, Portugal led with the highest gross social protection value at 100, while the Netherlands stood lowest at 90.4. The year-on-year variations indicate a mixed trend: modest growth in countries like Austria (0.074) and Finland (0.077), contrasting with declines in Denmark (-0.16) and Spain (-0.36). Significant positive changes were noted in Iceland (0.3), while Lithuania and Sweden saw substantial reductions of -0.33 and -0.37, respectively. Over the last five years, various countries exhibited different Compound Annual Growth Rates (CAGR), revealing diverse strategies and financial health within their social protection systems.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Continued recovery and strengthening of systems post-pandemic.
- The impact of economic fluctuations on social protection budgets.
- Adaptations to demographic changes, particularly in aging populations.
- Evolving policies in response to international economic influences and localized healthcare needs.
- Technological advancements in healthcare delivery and their integration into social protection measures.
Top countries in Sickness Net Social Protection by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Gross Social Protection | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 100 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Slovakia | 99.9 | 2023 | 0% | -0.002% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 99.78 | 2023 | 0% | +0.018% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 99.56 | 2023 | 0% | +0.012% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Malta | 99.21 | 2023 | -0.02% | -0.004% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 98.96 | 2023 | -0.02% | -0.014% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 98.89 | 2023 | 0% | -0.0081% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 98.54 | 2023 | -0.01% | -0.0081% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 98.41 | 2023 | -0.01% | -0.0041% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 98.11 | 2023 | +0.01% | -0.047% | View data |
