In 2024, Latvia leads the European countries in healthcare expenditure on outpatient curative care with 4.26% of GDP. Portugal, Denmark, and Spain follow, with values of 3.86%, 3.37%, and 3.22% respectively. Countries like Sweden, Finland, and Slovenia also show sustained investment. On the lower end, Romania (0.77%), Bulgaria (1.02%), and Luxembourg (1.19%) have the smallest GDP shares devoted to outpatient curative care. Germany, France, and the United Kingdom, while economically robust, allocate moderate percentages at 2.56%, 2.27%, and 2.51% respectively.
Latvia's expenditure shows a significant year-on-year increase of 25.65%, driven by post-pandemic healthcare reforms. Portugal experienced a subtle rise by 1.8%, signaling consistent investment. Conversely, Belgium and Luxembourg saw reductions in expenditure, with year-on-year decreases of -1.05% and -2.78%. Malta (9.93%), Slovenia (5.51%), and Lithuania (6.31%) exhibited notable growth. In contrast, minor growth was observed in fully developed healthcare systems like Germany (1.13%) and the UK (0.49%).
Future trends to watch include potential increased investments in digital health and telemedicine, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that highlighted the need for robust outpatient care systems. Traditional high-investment countries may continue to focus on enhancing current technologies, while emerging economies may witness accelerated growth in their expenditures to close the healthcare gap. Sustainability and cost-efficiency will be crucial drivers in shaping the future landscape of outpatient curative care expenditure across Europe.
Top countries in Healthcare Expenditure on Outpatient Curative Care by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of GDP | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Latvia | 4.26 | 2023 | +22.77% | +25.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 3.86 | 2023 | +0.52% | +1.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 3.37 | 2023 | +0.3% | +0.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 3.22 | 2023 | +0.94% | +3.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 3.19 | 2023 | +0.63% | +0.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 3.16 | 2023 | +0.96% | +1.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 3.06 | 2023 | +3.38% | +5.51% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.95 | 2023 | +2.79% | +3.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 2.76 | 2023 | +1.1% | +2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 2.6 | 2023 | +1.56% | +1.53% | View data |
