European Healthcare Expenditure on Providers of Ambulatory Health Care by Household Out-of-Pocket Payment by Country

The data for 2023 shows varying rates of household out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure across Europe. Cyprus and Malta lead with higher proportions of health spending at 15.76% and 14.2%, respectively. Conversely, countries like France (2.51%), Netherlands (1.6%), and Slovakia (1.59%) have significantly lower rates. Recent trends indicate noticeable shifts: Slovenia and Lithuania have seen significant increases of over 3%, whereas Iceland, Poland, and Slovakia have experienced declines exceeding 4%.

Future trends to watch include:

• Potential increases in countries currently experiencing economic challenges, potentially leading to higher household contributions.
• Policy reforms across Europe that may aim to reduce the financial burden on households, especially in countries with high out-of-pocket payments.