Healthcare expenditure on long-term care in the Netherlands has shown variability over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, expenditure as a percentage of GDP generally decreased with some fluctuations, reaching its lowest at 2.67% in 2016. A significant peak occurred in 2020 with a 14.49% year-on-year increase, likely due to pandemic-related factors. The subsequent years saw moderate decreases and increases, stabilizing near 3.21% in 2023. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was 3.44%. Forecasts point to a steady rise, reaching 3.44% of GDP by 2028, with a projected 1.14% CAGR over the next five years.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of an aging population and potential policy changes aimed at improving efficiency and quality of care. Innovations in healthcare technology and home-care services may also play significant roles in shaping expenditure patterns.
