European Healthcare Expenditure on Residential Long-Term Care Facilities by Voluntary Health Care Payment Schemes by Country

In 2023, Cyprus led European healthcare expenditure on residential long-term care via voluntary payment schemes at 1.08% of total health expenditure, despite a slight decrease. Meanwhile, Malta saw significant growth at 16.43%, positioning itself strongly. Liechtenstein, Ireland, and Switzerland exhibited declines, with Ireland seeing the largest drop at 3.09%. Conversely, Italy, Portugal, and the UK experienced increases, notably Italy at 5.92%. Germany and Romania faced substantial decreases, with Germany down 4.36% and Romania 9.71%. Overall, Cyprus, the UK, Malta, and Greece showed resilience, while countries like Romania struggled with consistent declines.

Looking ahead, sustainable funding models and demographics will influence voluntary healthcare schemes for long-term care. The ageing population across Europe could drive expenditure increases, necessitating innovative financing strategies. Monitoring Malta's upward trend and Germany's challenges, alongside digital health integration, will be critical for policymakers aiming to balance cost-effectiveness and accessibility in the voluntary health sector.