European Healthcare Expenditure on Therapeutic Appliances and Medical Durable Goods by Voluntary Health Care Payment Schemes by Country

In 2023, Luxembourg and France led European healthcare expenditure on therapeutic appliances and medical durable goods by voluntary healthcare payment schemes, with Luxembourg seeing a notable 19.42% increase and France a 4.52% rise. However, Switzerland experienced a slight decline of 0.21%. Notably, Latvia and Estonia recorded exceptional year-on-year growth of 56.54% and 60.04%, respectively. Malta also saw a substantial increase of 15.63%. Over the last five years, healthcare expenditure in these sectors showed varied trends, with some countries experiencing growth while others faced declines, particularly in countries like Belgium and Finland.

Future trends to watch include:

• Potential policy changes influencing voluntary healthcare schemes could impact expenditure patterns.
• Technological advancements in medical appliances may drive increased spending in developed countries.
• Economic shifts could alter the affordability and accessibility of voluntary health care payments across Europe.
• Ongoing demographic trends, with aging populations, may heighten demand for durable medical goods.