European Healthcare Expenditure on Long-Term Care (Social) by Household Out-of-Pocket Payment by Country

As of 2023, significant disparities exist in household out-of-pocket payments for long-term care across Europe. Belgium tops the list with a per capita expenditure of €262.63, while Slovakia stands at the other end with just €1.86 per capita. Year-on-year, some notable changes include Romania with a 21.35% increase and Lithuania with 7.01%, indicating growing household burdens, while the Netherlands and Norway saw slight decreases. The five-year compound annual growth rate varied, reflecting diverse socio-economic factors and policy impacts among countries.

Future trends to monitor include policy changes in EU healthcare funding, demographic shifts like aging populations, and the impact of economic conditions on disposable income and welfare systems. The focus will likely remain on balancing public funding and household contributions to sustain long-term care services.