European Healthcare Expenditure by Cost Sharing with Third-Party Payers by Country

In 2023, European healthcare expenditure through cost-sharing with third-party payers varied significantly by country. France led with €26.23 billion, while the Netherlands and Switzerland followed with €5.03 billion and €4.62 billion, respectively. Austria had a significantly lower expenditure of €0.733 billion, with Romania and Hungary slightly behind. Smaller markets like Luxembourg, Cyprus, Latvia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Liechtenstein had expenditures below €0.2 billion, with Lithuania at just €0.00186 billion.

Year-on-year changes in 2023 showed contrasting trends: France's expenditure grew by 3.75%, Switzerland increased notably by 4.96%, while Luxembourg and Latvia saw declines or stagnation. Liechtenstein experienced a sharp growth of 6%. Over five years, a varied CAGR across countries indicates diverse growth paths, from steady to significant changes such as in Liechtenstein.

Future trends to monitor include policy shifts towards healthcare funding adjustments and demographic changes in Europe. The potential for increased private sector involvement and technological innovations could influence cost and access dynamics, affecting the overall spending patterns in the region.