European Healthcare Expenditure on Preventive Care by Household Out-of-Pocket Payment Share by Country (Million Euros)

The European healthcare expenditure on preventive care, measured by household out-of-pocket payment share for 2023, shows significant variation across countries. The United Kingdom leads with 67.12 million euros, while France and the Netherlands follow with substantial amounts of 11.55 and 4.92 million euros, respectively. Finland saw an exceptional growth with a rise of 167.67%, and Latvia with 16.03%. Conversely, Austria and Liechtenstein experienced declines. Over the past five years, growth has generally been modest but positive, reflecting differing national healthcare policies and economic factors.

Future trends for European healthcare preventive spending may include greater alignment with public health goals, increased digitalization in healthcare service delivery, and more robust insurance frameworks that could alter the out-of-pocket payment dynamics for citizens across these countries. A continued focus on reducing healthcare costs through early intervention and preventive strategies is anticipated.