European Healthcare Expenditure on Outpatient Long-Term Care by Providers of Ambulatory Health Care by Country

In 2023, Italy led European healthcare expenditure on outpatient long-term care by providers of ambulatory health care at 0.17% of GDP, followed by Romania at 0.05%, Belgium at 0.04%, Latvia at 0.02%, and Liechtenstein at 0.01%. Year-on-year, Romania demonstrated a 13.62% increase, while Italy, Belgium, and Latvia showed no change. The overall focus of funding on this sector remains relatively low in comparison to national GDPs across the analyzed countries. The last five years have shown modest but steady increases primarily driven by Romania's rapid expansion in healthcare expenditure in this domain.

Future trends to watch include the potential for increased investment driven by aging populations, growth in chronic disease management needs, and technological advancements in ambulatory care. Additionally, healthcare policy shifts and social care frameworks at the European level could significantly impact expenditure patterns across countries.