The data on healthcare expenditure on outpatient curative and rehabilitative care in Spain from 2013 to the present year (2023) indicates a fluctuating trend with a general downward trajectory. The value stood at 29.28 in 2023, reflecting a slight decline from 29.32 in 2022 and marking a year-on-year variation of -0.14% for 2023. Over the past two years, the expenditure has shown minimal but consistent decreases. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years was -0.46%, signifying a gradual reduction in expenditure.
Future projections for the period from 2024 to 2028 suggest a continued but modest decline in healthcare expenditure, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -0.07% and a total growth rate of -0.34%. This indicates a persistent, albeit slow, downward trend.
Future trends to watch for include potential policy changes in healthcare funding, shifts in population demographics affecting healthcare needs, and advancements in medical technology that could influence outpatient care expenditure. Keeping an eye on these factors will be critical in accurately forecasting future healthcare spending patterns in Spain.
