European household expenditure on health services as a percentage of GDP shows significant variation across countries. In 2024, Switzerland leads with 8.7%, followed by Albania at 5.2%, and Bulgaria and Romania both at 4.3%. Other notable countries include Poland at 4.1%, and Croatia at 4%. On the lower end, countries like Norway and Ireland show only 1.0% and 1.1% respectively. Year-on-year variations in 2023 underline substantial changes with Albania and Romania exhibiting the most growth at 6.47% and 6.76% respectively, while others like Cyprus and Ireland faced negative trends with -17.4% and -4.71%. Over the last 5 years, various countries have demonstrated diverse compound annual growth rates, with significant attention on those with both high positive trends and declining expenditures.
Future trends to watch in European household expenditure on health services include the shifting economic landscapes which might affect healthcare funding. Emerging technologies and demographic changes, especially the aging population, are expected to drive higher spending in countries with initially lower percentages. Conversely, cost-controlling measures and public health reforms could result in reduced growth rates in some regions.
Top countries in Household Expenditure on Health Services by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of GDP | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Switzerland | 8.7 | 2023 | +1.16% | +0.95% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Albania | 5.2 | 2023 | +4% | +6.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 4.3 | 2023 | +10.26% | +1.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 4.3 | 2023 | 0% | +6.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 4.1 | 2023 | +2.5% | +3.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 4 | 2023 | 0% | +6.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 3.9 | 2023 | 0% | +1.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 3.4 | 2023 | 0% | +1.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 3.2 | 2023 | +6.67% | +2.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 3.2 | 2023 | 0% | -0.61% | View data |
