Healthcare expenditure on laboratory services in Austria has shown a consistent upward trend from 2013 to 2023, growing from €22.06 per capita in 2013 to €31.18 in 2023. The year-on-year variations fluctuated, with notable increases such as 10.22% in 2015 and 8.12% in 2021. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last 5 years leading up to 2023 averaged at 2.86%.

From 2024 onwards, forecasted data indicates a continuous rise in expenditure, reaching €35.77 per capita by 2028. The forecasted 5-year CAGR is expected to be 2.18%, with an overall growth rate of 11.4% over these five years.

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements in laboratory diagnostics potentially increasing per capita expenditure.
The impact of healthcare policy changes and economic factors on laboratory service funding.
Consideration of demographic changes, such as an aging population, possibly increasing demand for laboratory services.