From 2013 to 2023, healthcare expenditure on therapeutic appliances and medical durable goods in Finland exhibited a gradual but noticeable decline in overall spending, marked by intermittent fluctuations. Notably, 2017 saw a significant increase of 5.05%, while years such as 2020 and 2022 experienced declines of 4.72% and 0.99% respectively. By 2023, the expenditure was at 1.99 units of total current health expenditure, continuing a downward trend.
From 2024 onward, this downward trajectory is forecasted to persist with a five-year CAGR decline of 0.94%, leading to a total forecasted decrease of 4.59% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include potential technological advancements or policy changes that might stabilize or even reverse the declining trend. Additionally, demographic shifts and changes in healthcare infrastructure could significantly impact these expenditure patterns.
