From 2013 to 2023, healthcare expenditure on outpatient curative care in Germany decreased steadily, dropping from 22.1% of Total Current Health Expenditure in 2013 to 19.83% in 2023. This represents an overall decline of roughly 10.25%. The last two years saw a minor fluctuation, with a slight increase of 0.91% in 2022 followed by a 0.35% decline in 2023. The 5-year CAGR up to 2023 was negative at -1.22%.
Looking forward from 2024 to 2028, projections suggest a continued but slower decline, with a 5-year CAGR of -0.22%. Key future trends to watch for include potential shifts due to technological advancements, policy changes, and demographic shifts that could alter outpatient curative care spending patterns in Germany.
