European Healthcare Expenditure on Hospitals by NPISH Financing Schemes by Country

In 2023, the United Kingdom led in European healthcare expenditure on hospitals through NPISH financing schemes, with 0.07% of GDP, followed by Poland with 0.04%. Spain reported 0.03%, while Austria, Hungary, Denmark, Slovakia, Switzerland, Germany, and Iceland each accounted for 0.01%. The year-on-year growth showed the UK at 3.13%, Poland surging at 14.87%, and Spain growing at 8.45%. Austria, Slovakia, Germany, and Switzerland stagnated or declined, with Switzerland down by 12.94%.

Future trends to observe include the potential increase in NPISH funding's role within countries currently showing minimal expenditure. Economic pressures may shift, prompting further growth or stabilization in countries like Poland and Spain, as well as adaptations to changing healthcare demands across Europe.