The risk of catastrophic health expenditure due to surgical care in Spain has demonstrated a downward trend from 2013 to 2023. Starting at a value of 2 units of the population in 2013, the rate declined with some fluctuations, reaching a stable 1.2 units from 2021 onwards. The CAGR over the last five years has been -3.04%, indicating a modest annual decrease in risk levels.
Year-on-year variations have seen fluctuations over the years, with significant decreases from 2013 to 2017, including a substantial drop of 29.41% in 2017. The period from 2021 to 2023 has shown stability with no year-on-year change, suggesting a plateau in the risk level.
Future trends to watch for:
- Continued stability expected from 2024 to 2028, with forecast data indicating no changes in the risk level at 1.2 units.
- Monitoring the impact of healthcare policies and economic conditions on potential fluctuations in risk levels.
