In 2023, Portugal led European countries in healthcare expenditure on outpatient curative and rehabilitative care with 35.79% of total health expenditure. Latvia followed closely, enjoying an 8.78% year-on-year increase to 34.78%. Conversely, Denmark recorded a significant decline of 2.71%, placing it at 30.26%. Several other countries showed moderate fluctuations, such as Slovenia with a slight rise of 0.76%, and Finland's minor dip of 0.52%. The majority of countries observed minor positive or negative changes, with Romania's 1.45% increase and Croatia's 3.4% decrease being notable exceptions.
Looking ahead, trends to watch include potential increases in regions showing recent growth such as Malta and Latvia. Countries with declining trends like Denmark and Estonia may either stabilize or continue their downward trajectory depending on their healthcare policies and economic conditions. The focus on outpatient curative and rehabilitative care might see shifts aligning more with preventive measures and digital health innovations, impacting future expenditures.
Top countries in Healthcare Expenditure on Outpatient Curative and Rehabilitative Care by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Current Health Expenditure | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 35.79 | 2023 | +0.17% | -1.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 34.78 | 2023 | +8.65% | +8.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 32.99 | 2023 | +0.67% | -0.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 30.26 | 2023 | -3.11% | -2.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovenia | 30.02 | 2023 | +0.5% | +0.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Liechtenstein | 29.97 | 2023 | -1.51% | -1.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 29.28 | 2023 | -0.14% | -0.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 29.24 | 2023 | +2.31% | +0.73% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 28.8 | 2023 | +3.23% | +2.8% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 28.66 | 2023 | +0.21% | +0.12% | View data |
