European Healthcare Expenditure on Ancillary Services (Non Specified by Function) by Voluntary Health Care Payment Schemes by Country

In 2023, healthcare expenditure on ancillary services by voluntary health care payment schemes exhibited variations across Europe. Germany and France led expenditure, despite a slight decrease in France. Italy and Switzerland showed moderate increases, while Poland and Hungary experienced considerable growth. Notably, Latvia, Malta, Iceland, and Liechtenstein saw the highest year-on-year growth rates. Conversely, Luxembourg and Cyprus faced declines. Over the past five years, the expenditure trajectory suggests a mixed trend, with certain eastern European countries like Latvia and Hungary showing rapid increases, indicating a shift in ancillary health services investment in this region.

Future trends to watch include continued growth in Eastern European countries due to increased investment in health infrastructure and voluntary schemes. Western European countries may focus on optimizing expenditures, potentially moderating growth rates, while technology adoption in health services could significantly shape the ancillary services landscape across Europe.