European Healthcare Expenditure on Outpatient Curative and Rehabilitative Care by Hospitals by Country

In 2023, the United Kingdom led European healthcare expenditure on outpatient curative and rehabilitative care with 31.98 billion euros, followed by France and Spain. Germany, despite being an economic giant, saw relatively low expenditure at 3.04 billion euros. Expenditure growth was notable in the Czech Republic, Latvia, and Malta, with respective year-on-year increases of 11.93%, 23.69%, and 16.52%. Conversely, Belgium marked a decrease of 10.58%. The five-year CAGR indicated strong growth in Sweden, Austria, and Ireland, hinting at increased prioritization of outpatient care.

Future trends to watch in this segment include:

• Technological advancements and digital health integration, which may drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Continued focus on outpatient services as countries aim to reduce the burden on hospital inpatient care.
• Potential impacts of economic fluctuations, policy changes, and demographic shifts on healthcare expenditure patterns.