European Healthcare Expenditure on Outpatient Long-Term Care by Healthcare Providers by Country

In 2023, Italy had the highest outpatient long-term care expenditure per capita at €49.35, indicating a mature market, though showing a slight decline of 0.31% year-on-year. Belgium and Liechtenstein also reflected significant expenditure levels and growth, with 3.89% and 2.03% increases respectively. Emerging markets like Latvia and Romania showed robust growth patterns, with Latvia increasing by 40.77% and Romania by 12.94%. Countries like the Netherlands and the United Kingdom exhibited declines, with reductions of 10.0% and 0.57% respectively, indicating potential shifts in healthcare strategies. Notably, Portugal and Poland reported substantial growth at 12.62% and 14.87%, despite lower overall expenditure.

Future trends to monitor include:

• The impact of digital transformation and telehealth on outpatient care efficiencies.
• Policy changes aimed at optimizing healthcare budgets in Italy and Belgium.
• The potential for growth in emerging markets like Latvia and Romania due to supportive economic and policy frameworks.
• Continued investments in healthcare infrastructure in countries with lower expenditures like the UK and the Netherlands.
• The role of EU policies and funding allocations in shaping national healthcare strategies.