European Healthcare Expenditure on Day Curative and Rehabilitative Care by Country

In 2023, Croatia led European healthcare expenditure on day curative and rehabilitative care as a percentage of GDP, with a notable year-on-year increase of 17.41%. Countries like Belgium, Portugal, Romania, and Germany also saw significant growth, alongside high-performing smaller economies like Malta and Poland. Conversely, nations such as Italy, Bulgaria, and Austria registered declines. Notably stable were countries like Latvia and Lithuania, showing no variation from prior years, while Slovakia's expenditure remained the lowest.

Future trends to monitor include the shifts in funding allocation due to aging populations and advancements in medical technology driving expenditure. Economic fluctuations may also alter spending, impacting countries differently across the continent.