Based on data from 2023, Norway leads in European healthcare expenditure on mental health hospitals, with a value of 8.97% of Total Current Health Expenditure, followed by the Netherlands (5.01%) and Belgium (4.33%). Notable year-on-year variations include significant increases in Bulgaria (+7.87%) and Malta (+3.06%), while Estonia saw a dramatic decrease of -48.27%. Other countries such as Switzerland (-1.11%) and Ireland (-0.74%) experienced moderate declines. Luxembourg (-2.93%) and Poland (-2.95%) also saw considerable reductions. Overall, trends indicate a mixed pattern with both increases and declines across different nations.
Future trends to watch for include the potential impact of policy changes on mental health funding in countries showing consistent decreases, such as Estonia and Luxembourg. Additionally, the significant growth in countries like Bulgaria and Malta may prompt other nations to allocate more resources towards mental health care. Monitoring these changes will be crucial for understanding the evolving landscape of mental health hospital expenditures across Europe.
Top countries in Healthcare Expenditure on Mental Health Hospitals by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Current Health Expenditure | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 8.97 | 2023 | -0.22% | -0.067% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 5.01 | 2023 | +0.2% | -0.97% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 4.33 | 2023 | +2.12% | +0.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 4.16 | 2023 | +0.24% | +0.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 3.72 | 2023 | -1.06% | -1.78% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Malta | 2.79 | 2023 | 0% | +3.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 2.78 | 2023 | 0% | -1.11% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 2.53 | 2023 | +1.2% | +1.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 2.33 | 2023 | -2.92% | -0.84% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Liechtenstein | 2.05 | 2023 | +10.81% | View data |
