European Healthcare Expenditure on General Hospitals by Country

European healthcare expenditure on general hospitals as a percentage of GDP varies significantly across countries. In 2024, Cyprus leads with the highest expenditure at 6.84%, whereas Liechtenstein spends the least at 0.39%. Countries like Croatia and the Czech Republic have seen notable year-on-year increases of 10.99% and 9.61% respectively, while Latvia registered a remarkable rise at 13.92% in 2023. Conversely, Ireland and Liechtenstein experienced minor reductions. Over the past five years, the average annual growth varied, with some nations showing consistent growth and others, like Poland and Luxembourg, maintaining stability.

Future trends to watch include:

• Continued investment in healthcare infrastructure in nations with rising expenditure.
• The impact of economic shifts and policy changes on healthcare budgets.
• Potential disparities in healthcare quality and access linked to expenditure variations.