Forecast: Healthcare Expenditure on Inpatient Rehabilitative Care in Germany

In 2023, Germany's expenditure on inpatient rehabilitative care was approximately at the level forecasted for 2024, indicating a stable trend. Forecasts predict a steady year-on-year growth in expenditure from 10.35 billion euros in 2024 to 10.7 billion euros in 2028. The projected year-on-year growth rates are roughly around 0.87% in 2025, 0.77% in 2026, 0.86% in 2027, and finally 0.85% in 2028. Over the entire five-year forecast period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) shows a modest increase in spending on inpatient rehabilitation, suggesting a consistent albeit slow increase in budget allocation.

Future trends to watch for include:

• Potential policy changes in healthcare funding due to demographic shifts or political priorities.
• Technological advancements affecting the efficiency and cost of rehabilitative care.
• Changing patient demographics, as an aging population could influence demand for inpatient services.
• The impact of broader healthcare system reforms aimed at cost reduction and efficiency improvements.