European healthcare expenditure on curative care and rehabilitative care exhibits significant variation by country. Cyprus and Latvia lead with 8.39% and 7.41% of GDP, respectively, while Luxembourg spends the least at 2.96%. Countries like Portugal, Austria, and Spain spend between 6.52% to 7.12%, indicating a moderately high investment. France, Germany, and Nordic countries like Denmark and Finland fall slightly below this range, yet remain above the 5% mark, signaling a consistent investment in healthcare.
Year-on-year variations for 2023 highlight several notable trends:
- Cyprus exhibited a substantial increase of 14.84%.
- Latvia saw the highest surge at 18.29%.
- There were modest increases in Austria (1.24%), France (1.59%), and Germany (1.72%).
- The United Kingdom had a marginal increase of 0.18%, indicating stability.
- Interestingly, Ireland experienced a slight decline of 1.84%.
- Luxembourg's expenditure remained unchanged.
- Croatia (6.39%) and Lithuania (4.1%) showed considerable growth.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts due to demographic changes, economic fluctuations, and healthcare policy reforms. A continued increase in expenditure in high-growth countries like Cyprus and Latvia could signal evolving healthcare standards. Conversely, countries with minor variations or declines may reevaluate their healthcare strategies to enhance overall care quality and efficiency.
Top countries in Healthcare Expenditure on Curative Care and Rehabilitative Care by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of GDP | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Cyprus | 8.39 | 2023 | +12.77% | +14.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 7.41 | 2023 | +18.56% | +18.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 7.12 | 2023 | +1.14% | +3.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 6.52 | 2023 | +0.62% | +1.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6.46 | 2023 | +1.57% | +4.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 6.32 | 2023 | +0.8% | +1.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 6.19 | 2023 | -0.16% | +0.097% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 6.13 | 2023 | +0.49% | +1.72% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 6.08 | 2023 | +0.83% | +1.12% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 5.96 | 2023 | +5.3% | +7.1% | View data |
