In 2024, Portugal leads European countries in outpatient curative care expenditure at 34.59% of Total Current Health Expenditure, closely followed by Finland at 33.01%. Significant variations have been observed from 2023, with Latvia (+6.07%), Malta (+6.62%), and Lithuania (+2.54%) experiencing notable increases. Conversely, Denmark (-2.63%), Croatia (-2.72%), and the Netherlands (-2.4%) saw significant decreases. Germany and France, representing some of the largest healthcare markets, allocate a lower percentage compared to peers, with 19.83% and 18.3% respectively.
Over the last two years, several countries have seen varying trends, with notable increases in outpatient curative care's share in Latvia and Malta. On the contrary, countries like Denmark and Luxembourg observed substantial declines. The CAGR over the past five years reflects a trend toward slight increases or stability in most countries, indicating a maturing market but with some regional fluctuations.
Future trends to watch include increasing digitization and efficiency improvements, potentially altering expenditure patterns. The shift towards telemedicine in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic could result in structural reallocations within healthcare budgets across Europe. Population aging and resulting chronic conditions will continue to drive outpatient services demand, necessitating a dynamic approach to budget allocations.
Top countries in Healthcare Expenditure on Outpatient Curative Care by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Current Health Expenditure | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 34.59 | 2023 | +0.17% | -1.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 33.01 | 2023 | +1.04% | +0.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovenia | 29.63 | 2023 | +0.65% | +0.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 29.56 | 2023 | +4.08% | +6.07% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 29.28 | 2023 | -0.14% | -0.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 28.79 | 2023 | -3.06% | -2.63% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 28.04 | 2023 | +2.94% | +2.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 27.49 | 2023 | -1.04% | -0.68% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 26.59 | 2023 | +0.26% | -1.79% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Liechtenstein | 26.32 | 2023 | -1.5% | -1.34% | View data |
