European Healthcare Expenditure on Outpatient Long Term Care (Health) by All Financing Schemes by Country

In 2023, Italy had the highest healthcare expenditure on outpatient long-term care across the surveyed European countries, with 0.17% of GDP. Romania showed substantial growth with a 14.87% increase year-on-year, while Latvia led with a significant 37.97% increase. Belgium saw a moderate rise of 4.56%, and the Netherlands experienced a notable decline of 12.94%. Other countries like Iceland, Cyprus, and Lithuania maintained stability with no significant change.

Future trends to watch for include:

• The impact of aging populations on healthcare demand in Europe.
• Potential policy shifts influencing funding allocations.
• The role of technology and innovations in enhancing care efficiency.
• A possible increase in healthcare investment driven by public and private partnerships.