Healthcare expenditure on general hospitals in Denmark measured in terms of GDP percentage has shown varied trends over the years. From 2013 to 2019, the expenditure gradually declined with some fluctuations, followed by a notable increase in 2020, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, the expenditure decreased again but stabilized around 4.24% from 2022 onwards according to forecast data.
In 2023, the expenditure stood at 4.24% of GDP. The last two years showed minimal changes with a year-on-year variation of 0% in 2023. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years is modest at 0.29%.
Looking ahead, the forecast for the next five years indicates a slight decline with a five-year CAGR of -0.05% and an overall growth rate of -0.24%, suggesting a stable but slightly waning expenditure trend.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The impact of aging populations on healthcare services and costs
- Innovation in medical technology and its influence on hospital resource allocation
- Changes in governmental healthcare policies and funding
- Long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare expenditure
