European Healthcare Expenditure on Inpatient Long Term Care (Health) by All Financing Schemes by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands led European countries with the highest healthcare expenditure on inpatient long-term care, representing 22.01% of the total health expenditure. Iceland, Switzerland, and Sweden followed, while countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina and Bulgaria had the lowest shares. Year over year, there was a mixed trend, with the Netherlands seeing a 1.2% increase, while Belgium experienced the largest decline at 4.72%. Over five years, there was a modest growth in countries like Poland and a notable decline in Slovenia.

Future trends to watch include potential policy reforms in key countries like Germany and France, shifting demographics influencing demand in aging populations, and economic conditions limiting healthcare budgets in lower-expenditure countries. Areas of digital transformation and innovation in long-term care are also likely to impact future expenditure patterns.