European Healthcare Expenditure on Home Based Long Term Care (Health) by Voluntary Health Care Payment Schemes by Country

In 2023, Germany had the highest per capita expenditure on home-based long-term care within Europe through voluntary health care payment schemes at €31.01, followed by Belgium (€27.58) and Malta (€26.57). The expenditure in some countries marked significant growth from the previous year; notably, Malta experienced a 21.95% increase, while Poland saw a 21.67% rise. Conversely, countries like Liechtenstein and Portugal witnessed a decline in their spending.

Over a five-year period, these expenditures reflect varying trends across Europe. Countries like Slovenia and Malta show robust increases while others, such as Ireland and Portugal, struggle with stagnation or decline.

Future trends to watch include:

• Potential for further investment in Eastern European nations which currently have lower expenditure levels.
• Technological advancements and demographic changes that could drive increased home-based care needs.
• Potential impact of policy shifts and economic factors on voluntary health care payment schemes.