The healthcare expenditure on inpatient curative and rehabilitative care in France has shown a fluctuating trend over the past decade. It decreased consistently from 2013 to 2019, indicating an overall decline in this expenditure category. Notably, there was a significant increase of 7.59% in 2020, likely driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. This rise was followed by decreases from 2021 onwards. In 2023, the expenditure stood at 22.63 units of Total Current Health Expenditure, demonstrating a -0.88% year-on-year variation. Over the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) was approximately -0.25%, signaling a steady yet moderate decline.
Looking forward, the forecasted data to 2028 suggests a gradual decline in expenditure, with the CAGR predicted to be -0.52% for the next five years, translating to an overall growth rate of -2.58%. This continued decrease may reflect a shifting focus in healthcare spending, possibly towards outpatient and preventive care measures, cost-containment strategies, or the impact of technological advancements in healthcare delivery.
Future trends to watch for include the role of digital health technologies in reducing inpatient care costs, policy reforms impacting healthcare funding, and demographic changes affecting healthcare demand. Monitoring these factors will provide deeper insights into the sustainability and efficiency of healthcare expenditure in France.
