In 2023, Germany leads European household expenditure on hospital services with €19.5 billion, showing a slight year-on-year increase of 1.69%. Belgium and France follow with €8.83 billion and €7.37 billion, respectively. Rapid increases are seen in Ireland (4.4%), Finland (3.41%), Poland (6.78%), and Bulgaria (7.94%). On the other hand, Italy, Hungary, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Lithuania have experienced declines. Noteworthy are Croatia (13.51%) and Romania (13.72%), showing significant increases, reflecting broader economic changes. Iceland remains stable.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential shifts in health policy impacting expenditure, especially in emerging economies like Croatia and Romania.
- Increased investment in hospital infrastructure across countries with rising expenditures.
- Impacts of demographic changes on healthcare demand, particularly in countries with declining or marginal growth.
Top countries in Household Expenditure on Hospital Services by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 19,500 | 2023 | +1.47% | +1.69% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 8,830 | 2023 | -2.75% | +3.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 7,370 | 2023 | +1.29% | +0.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 5,500 | 2023 | +2.02% | -0.39% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 4,610 | 2023 | +2.41% | +3.69% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 4,120 | 2023 | +0.73% | +2.02% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3,020 | 2023 | +0.76% | +3.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 2,850 | 2023 | -0.38% | +4.4% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 2,000 | 2023 | +0.54% | +1.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1,670 | 2023 | -6.05% | +1.03% | View data |
