European Healthcare Expenditure on Long-Term Care by Residential Long-Term Care Facilities by Country

In 2023, Switzerland leads in healthcare expenditure on long-term care by residential facilities, with notable growth. The Netherlands and Ireland also show strong increases. Finland reports the highest growth rate among the top 10 countries. Conversely, Norway and Belgium experience declines, while emerging economies like Bulgaria, Latvia, and Croatia exhibit significant increases. Most Central and Eastern European countries remain at the bottom in terms of spending.

Future trends to watch include:

• Increased investment in residential long-term care across Europe.
• Potential upward spending trend in Eastern European nations seeking to catch up.
• Influence of aging populations leading to increased demands for long-term care facilities.