European Healthcare Expenditure on Long Term Care (Health) by Household Out-of-Pocket Payment by Country

European household out-of-pocket expenditure on long-term healthcare in 2023 shows significant variation among countries. Germany leads with 22.05 billion euros, followed by the UK and France with 14.13 billion euros and 11.85 billion euros, respectively. Other Western European countries like Switzerland, Italy, and Spain reported lower spending, with Eastern and Northern European countries such as Romania, Lithuania, and Latvia having the least spending.

Key trends observed in 2023 include:

• Germany, France, and Switzerland experienced modest growth rates, with Germany at 3.74% and France at 3.17%.
• Belgium and Slovenia saw substantial increases at 20.19% and 20.11%, respectively.
• Romania, Lithuania, and Latvia reported significant growth due to lower initial expenditure, indicating a potential increase in healthcare demand.
• Negative growth was seen in Poland and Norway at -5.2% and -0.99%.

Looking forward, expect increased focus on balancing public healthcare support with household contributions, especially in countries with rapidly aging populations. Efforts to standardize healthcare policies across the EU may influence these expenditures and their growth rates, alongside potential developments in healthcare technology funding and innovation.