European Healthcare Expenditure on Curative Care and Rehabilitative Care by NPISH Financing Schemes by Country

The European healthcare expenditure on curative and rehabilitative care by NPISH financing schemes in 2023 showed significant variations across countries. The United Kingdom led with a 1.1% expenditure of total health expenditure, reflecting a 2.98% growth from the previous year. Iceland and Austria followed, though Iceland experienced a slight decline. Poland displayed the highest YoY growth at 4.94%, while countries like Slovakia and Latvia saw reductions over 7%. Overall, Slovenia and Romania recorded robust growth. Over the past five years, the trend shows a mix of growth and contraction, highlighting varied responses to healthcare financing needs.

Future trends to watch include:

• Potential increases in NPISH financing due to aging populations and chronic disease management.
• Impacts of policy changes in healthcare financing across Europe.
• Innovation and technology integration in healthcare, potentially moderating costs and influencing expenditure patterns.