European Healthcare Expenditure on Therapeutic Appliances and Medical Durable Goods by Government Schemes and Compulsory Contributory Health Care Financing Schemes by Country

In 2023, Malta leads Europe in healthcare expenditure on therapeutic appliances and medical durable goods, representing 0.63% of GDP, followed by France at 0.56% and Germany at 0.34%. The year-on-year data highlights significant increases in Malta (19.36%) and Latvia (20.11%), contrasting with declines in Denmark (-1.02%) and Sweden (-1.89%). Consistent growth was also seen in Liechtenstein (8.45%) and Norway (2.71%). Conversely, notable reductions were observed in Ireland (-12.94%). Over the past five years, a diverse set of trends emerges, with broad heterogeneity in healthcare expenditure patterns across Europe.

Future trends to watch:

• Continued investment in healthcare infrastructure in leading countries like Malta and France.
• Potential stabilizing or increased spending in countries with recent expenditures plateauing.
• Monitoring of economic conditions and health reform policies that might impact future expenditure across the region.