Analyzing the healthcare expenditure on inpatient curative and rehabilitative care in Poland from 2013 to 2023 reveals a fluctuating trend. Starting at 2.18% of GDP in 2013, the value slightly dipped in subsequent years, peaking again in 2017 and 2019 at 2.23%, before falling back to 2.12% in 2023. The average yearly change over the last five years (CAGR) stands at -0.28%, indicating a gradual decline in expenditure as a proportion of GDP. The year-on-year variation often swings between minor increases and significant decreases, reflecting the sector's volatility and reaction to economic conditions.
Future trends to watch for:
- Continued slight decline in expenditure, as forecasted by a -0.19% 5-year CAGR between 2024 and 2028.
- Impact of policy changes, demographic shifts, and potential economic fluctuations affecting future healthcare funding.
