European Healthcare Expenditure on Day Long-Term Care (Health) by All Financing Schemes by Country

In 2023, Luxembourg and Sweden led the European healthcare expenditure on day long-term care as a percentage of total current health expenditure, with Luxembourg at 2.31% and Sweden at 1.07%. In contrast, Slovenia and the United Kingdom had the lowest expenditures, both below 0.05%. Year-on-year, significant increases were noted in Hungary and Germany by 14.87% and 11.55%, respectively, while Italy and Iceland saw substantial declines at -7.06% and -10.07%. Over the past five years, these expenditures have shown variable trends, reflecting diverse healthcare priorities and financial constraints across countries.

Future trends to watch include potential increases in countries currently showing growth, such as Hungary and Germany, driven by aging populations and evolving healthcare frameworks. Conversely, countries like Italy and Iceland may need strategic shifts to mitigate declining investment in day long-term care sectors. Monitoring these shifts is crucial for understanding spending priorities and the evolving landscape of European healthcare. Additionally, economic pressures and demographic changes will continue to play a significant role in shaping future allocation towards long-term care.