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

The data shows that in 2023, Cyprus led with a 15.5% share of household out-of-pocket payments in total healthcare expenditure, followed by Portugal and Lithuania. Conversely, countries like France, Slovakia, and the Netherlands had significantly lower shares. Over the past two years, Malta and Slovenia saw the most significant increases, whereas Finland and Slovakia experienced substantial declines. Looking at a five-year perspective, the compound annual growth rate of expenditures reflects varied regional trends, highlighting a mix of increasing and decreasing patterns across countries.

Future trends to watch include an increasing burden on households in southeastern Europe as economic pressures persist. Additionally, countries with historically lower out-of-pocket expenses may see shifts due to policy changes or healthcare restructuring. Population aging across Europe will likely lead to higher outpatient and rehabilitative care needs, potentially impacting out-of-pocket contributions in the future.