Examining European healthcare expenditure on ambulatory health care centres by country in 2023, it is evident that Bosnia and Herzegovina leads with 18.67% of their total current health expenditure, followed by Lithuania (18.23%) and Finland (15.97%). Significant year-on-year variations were notable in Denmark (87.76%), Malta (26.37%), and France (4.35%), indicating substantial increases. On the other hand, Germany (-4.46%), Croatia (-4.98%), and Bosnia and Herzegovina (-3.91%) faced declines. Germany remained the lowest-spending country at 0.39%, illustrating disparate investment levels across Europe. Over the last five years, notable growth was seen in countries like Denmark and Malta, suggesting a shift toward increased ambulatory health care investment.
Future trends to watch in European healthcare expenditure on ambulatory health care centres include:
- The potential continued growth in countries showing recent upward trends, like Denmark and France, signaling sustained investment in outpatient services.
- Monitoring whether countries with recent declines, such as Germany and Bosnia and Herzegovina, will adjust policies to address lower expenditure trends.
- The impact of new healthcare technologies and policies on expenditure patterns, especially in countries with traditionally lower spending like Germany and Malta.
- Assessing how changes in demographics and the evolving healthcare needs of populations affect overall investment in ambulatory care across Europe.
Top countries in Healthcare Expenditure on Ambulatory Health Care Centres by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Current Health Expenditure | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 18.67 | 2023 | -4.45% | -3.91% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Lithuania | 18.23 | 2023 | +1% | +2.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 15.97 | 2023 | -0.063% | +2.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovenia | 14.89 | 2023 | +2.13% | +2.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 14.71 | 2023 | -0.54% | -0.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 14.57 | 2023 | -2.67% | -1.05% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 12.6 | 2023 | +44.33% | +87.76% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 11.23 | 2023 | +1.35% | +2.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 11.13 | 2023 | +0.63% | +0.49% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 9.02 | 2023 | +0.45% | +0.45% | View data |
