European Healthcare Expenditure on Long-Term Care (Social) by Household Out-of-Pocket Payment by Country

European household out-of-pocket payments for long-term care vary significantly by country in 2023. Belgium leads with 5.48% of total current health expenditure, while Slovakia is the lowest at 0.13%. Notable variations include a 14.87% increase in Romania and a 6.96% rise in Estonia, contrasted by a 6.66% decrease in the Netherlands and a 5.61% drop in Slovenia.

Future trends to watch include:

• Shifts in policy affecting out-of-pocket expenses in countries with high public healthcare support, like Sweden and Finland.
• Impacts of economic changes on expenditures in nations experiencing Recent variability, such as Romania and Estonia.
• Innovations in long-term care services potentially altering cost structures across Europe.