In 2023, Denmark led the EU with 49% of individuals making practitioner appointments online. Finland and Spain followed at 35% and 30%, respectively. Norway, Belgium, Estonia, and Sweden shared similar standings around 22-25%. Other countries like the Netherlands, Turkey, and Lithuania ranged from 18% to 21%. The UK and Luxembourg trailed at 16% and 15%, with Germany and France at 11% and 10%. Over the past two years, a steady increase was noticeable, with a compound annual growth rate underscoring a rising trend toward digital health practices.
Future trends to watch include:
- A possible surge in digital health adoption driven by technological advances and consumer demand.
- Enhanced integration of AI and telehealth services improving efficiency and accessibility.
- Regulatory environments impacting digital service expansion across more EU member states.
- Continued focus on achieving higher percentages in other EU countries, slowly unifying digital healthcare access standards.
Top countries in EU Countries with the Highest Share of Individuals Making an Appointment with a Practitioner via a Website
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Denmark | 49 | 2016 | |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 35 | 2016 | |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 30 | 2016 | |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 25 | 2016 | |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 22 | 2016 | |
| 6 | 6 Estonia | 22 | 2016 | |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 22 | 2016 | |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 21 | 2016 | |
| 9 | 9 Turkey | 20 | 2016 | |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 18 | 2016 |
