The healthcare expenditure on inpatient long-term care in the Netherlands demonstrated significant fluctuations over the past decade. Starting at €15.76 billion in 2013 and decreasing to a minimum of €14.42 billion in 2015, expenditures have seen a consistent rise since then, reaching €22.03 billion in 2023. The annual growth rate has varied, with notable increases in 2019 and 2020, reflecting shifts in healthcare demands and policy changes. The CAGR over the last five years (2019-2023) is 6.49%, indicating a stable upward trend in expenditure.
Future trends to watch for include an estimated 7.94% growth in the amount spent on inpatient long-term care by 2028, although the CAGR for the next five years is forecasted to decelerate to 1.54%. Key drivers for future trends could be changing demographics, advances in healthcare technologies, and policy adjustments aimed at managing healthcare costs.
