European Healthcare Expenditure on Hospitals by Country

Germany and France lead European healthcare expenditure on hospitals, with respective values of €134.01 billion and €129.72 billion as of 2024. The United Kingdom follows with €106.47 billion, while Italy and Spain lag behind at €72.33 billion and €65.93 billion respectively. Smaller countries like Liechtenstein and Malta contribute minimally, with Liechtenstein recording only €0.03044 billion.

Year-on-year analysis for 2023 shows significant growth in healthcare expenditure for several countries. Notable increases include Cyprus at 22.87%, Latvia at 16.58%, and Bulgaria at 12.75%. Conversely, countries like Norway and the United Kingdom exhibit minimal growth at 1.1% and 1.52% respectively. Sustained year-on-year increases such as those in Cyprus, Latvia, and Bulgaria indicate widespread investment in healthcare infrastructure.

For future trends, watch for technological advancements driving substantial investments across Europe, particularly in digital health technologies and aging population care. Moreover, economic shifts and policy changes post-pandemic could significantly influence healthcare expenditure patterns, necessitating continuous monitoring of regional budgets and health sector strategies.