European Healthcare Expenditure on Curative Care and Rehabilitative Care by Residential Long-Term Care Facilities by Country

In 2023, European healthcare expenditure on curative and rehabilitative care in long-term care facilities was notably high in Ireland and the Netherlands, with Ireland leading at 189.47 euros per capita. Austria and Malta showed significant year-on-year increases of over 4%, while rapid growth was observed in Portugal, Romania, Poland, and Cyprus, each exceeding 10%. Conversely, Belgium, Greece, and Italy experienced declines, with Italy having a sharp drop of over 10%. The Czech Republic and Lithuania showed strong growth, fitting a broader trend of increasing investment in this sector across Central and Eastern Europe.

Looking forward, European countries are likely to continue increasing funds in healthcare, focusing on addressing aging populations and improving facility capacities. Nations with previously lower investments, such as Latvia and Cyprus, may aim to catch up to their higher-spending counterparts to enhance healthcare outcomes. Observing policy shifts and technological advancements across Europe will be crucial in predicting how individual countries will adapt and allocate resources in their healthcare systems.