European Healthcare Expenditure on Inpatient Curative and Rehabilitative Care by Voluntary Health Care Payment Schemes by Country

In 2023, European healthcare expenditure on inpatient curative and rehabilitative care by voluntary health care payment schemes showed significant variations across countries. Spain, the UK, and Switzerland led with the highest spending, whereas the Czech Republic, Bosnia, and Iceland had the lowest. Spain saw the greatest year-on-year growth of 9.15%. Malta, Latvia, and Bulgaria experienced notable increases, while Hungary, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands declined significantly. Over the last five years, these trends have shown varying patterns with many countries facing either modest increases or decreases.

Future trends to watch include continued growth in voluntary payments in some regions due to demographic pressures and policy changes. Countries with negative trends might implement regulatory adjustments to bolster private contributions, while those showing growth could capitalize by enhancing public-private partnerships within healthcare sectors.