European Healthcare Expenditure on Residential Long-Term Care Facilities by All Financing Schemes by Country

The Netherlands leads Europe with the highest healthcare expenditure on residential long-term care facilities, at 27.58% of total health expenditure, showcasing a commitment to long-term care. Malta's spending is significant too, noted by a 1.5% increase in 2023. Conversely, Sweden, Ireland, and Switzerland experienced declines around 1%. Emerging patterns reveal Southern and Eastern European countries like Portugal and Romania with minor growth amid low expenditure bases, unlike Belgium and Latvia, which see notable decreases of 5.73% and 5.05%, respectively.

Future trends to observe include the aging population's impact on long-term care needs, differing financing models across Europe, and economic factors influencing expenditure on long-term care facilities. Strategies ensuring sustainable and equitable long-term care financing will be crucial.