European Healthcare Expenditure on Residential Long-Term Care Facilities by Household Out-of-Pocket Payment by Country

In 2023, household out-of-pocket payments for residential long-term care facilities in Europe varied significantly by country. Germany led with 15.07 billion euros, followed by the UK and France. Notably smaller expenditures were observed in countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Slovenia. The year-on-year variation highlighted substantial increases in Belgium and Bulgaria, while Poland recorded a significant decrease. Over the past two years, countries like Romania and Bulgaria saw remarkable growth, reflecting near double-digit or more increases, whereas Norway and Cyprus experienced declines. The recent five-year period also depicted an upward CAGR, more prominently in Eastern European and Baltic nations.

Future trends to watch include increased policy focus on reducing household out-of-pocket burdens, leveraging public funding, and integrating technological advances in care to streamline costs. Additionally, demographic shifts in aging populations may drive spending variations, with some countries likely to experience increased investments to cater to their aging citizens. Monitoring socioeconomic factors and their impact on household expenditure will be critical in forecasting and managing long-term care costs across Europe.