European Healthcare Expenditure on Day Curative and Rehabilitative Care by Household Out-of-Pocket Payment by Country

The 2023 data shows that out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure relative to GDP varied across European countries, with Latvia being the highest at 0.18% and several countries, including Finland and France, at the lowest at 0.01%. Year-on-year variations highlight significant growth in Malta by 24.57%, moderate growth in Belgium and Portugal, while Latvia saw a decline of 3.04%. The average annual growth over the last five years indicates stabilization in most countries, with no change in several regions, suggesting a stabilization trend in out-of-pocket spending.

Future trends to watch include:

• Potential policy changes that may influence out-of-pocket expenditures as countries address rising healthcare costs.
• The impact of economic fluctuations that could affect household spending power on healthcare services.
• Integration of technology in healthcare could alter cost structures, affecting out-of-pocket expenditures.