In 2023, the European healthcare expenditure on home-based long-term care as a percentage of GDP varied across countries. Norway led with the highest expenditure at 1.81% of GDP, followed by Malta at 1.68%, and Finland at 1.48%. Germany and Belgium had expenditures of 1.46% and 1.04%, respectively. Denmark and Sweden reported moderate expenditures of 0.96% and 0.92%. Countries like Austria, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom ranged between 0.63% and 0.73%. The lowest expenditures were seen in Greece, Slovakia, Latvia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Romania, with values as low as 0.03% to 0.07%.
Key year-on-year variations in 2023 show:
- Norway: 5.42%
- Germany: 5.83%
- Poland: 10.03%
- Slovenia: 21.98%
- Luxembourg: 5.06%
- Denmark: -0.61%
- Ireland: -2.2%
- Lithuania: -4.36%
- Czech Republic: 9.63%
- Italy: 6.3%
Future trends to watch in European healthcare expenditure on home-based long-term care include continued growth in expenditures particularly in higher-income countries as aging populations demand more home-based care services. The emerging markets in Eastern Europe may see increased spending driven by policy changes and greater awareness. Innovation in telemedicine and home care technology is likely to further influence growth and efficiency in this sector.
Top countries in Healthcare Expenditure on Home Based Long-Term Care by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of GDP | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 1.81 | 2023 | +4.02% | +5.42% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Malta | 1.68 | 2023 | +1.2% | +1.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 1.48 | 2023 | +2.07% | +3.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 1.46 | 2023 | +4.29% | +5.83% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 1.04 | 2023 | +0.97% | +0.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 0.96 | 2023 | -1.03% | -0.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 0.92 | 2023 | 0% | +0.44% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 0.73 | 2023 | 0% | +0.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 0.63 | 2023 | +1.61% | +1.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 0.62 | 2023 | 0% | +0.66% | View data |
