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

In 2023, Norway led European healthcare expenditure on long-term care by ambulatory providers with 1.03 thousand euros per capita, followed by Denmark, Belgium, and Sweden. Luxembourg and Finland showed notable growth rates at 10.72% and 9.68%, respectively. Lithuania, Latvia, and the Czech Republic experienced significant year-on-year increases at 23.02%, 18.66%, and 17.03%. Notably, Malta and Hungary saw a decrease in spending.

Future trends to watch include:

• The impact of policy changes and demographic shifts on spending patterns, particularly in aging populations.
• Investments in technology and digitization of healthcare services could lead to more efficient expenditure.
• Potential disparities in healthcare funding as countries adapt to economic conditions and healthcare demands.