European Healthcare Expenditure on Curative Care and Rehabilitative Care by Household Out-of-Pocket Payment by Country

In 2024, Liechtenstein leads with the highest healthcare expenditure per capita on curative and rehabilitative care, despite a decline in growth, contrasting with Lithuania's significant increase. Switzerland and Belgium have also shown notable expenditure, with Belgium experiencing consistent growth. Conversely, Finland and Cyprus marked notable declines, indicating a shift in household economic dynamics towards healthcare. Malta and Slovenia demonstrated strong year-on-year growth, highlighting regional increases in healthcare spending. Over five years, variations suggest Liechtenstein, Iceland, and Finland display negative growth trends, while Southeast Europe, notably Romania and Slovenia, portray accelerating expenditure increases.

Future trends in European healthcare point towards increased spending in Eastern Europe as these economies expand their healthcare infrastructure. Additionally, technological innovations and aging populations may drive shifts from public to private expenditure, escalating out-of-pocket payments. Observing regional economic policies and healthcare reforms will be crucial in understanding the dynamics of future expenditure patterns.