European Healthcare Expenditure on Outpatient Long Term Care (Health) by Government Schemes and Compulsory Contributory Health Care Financing Schemes by Country

In 2024, European countries exhibit varied healthcare expenditure on outpatient long-term care by government schemes and compulsory contributory health care financing, measured against GDP. Italy leads at 0.14%, with Romania following at 0.06%, and Latvia close behind at 0.05%. Belgium and Iceland both record 0.04%, while Cyprus and France stand at 0.02%. Lithuania and the Netherlands are at the lower end with 0.01% each. Changes in 2023 reveal notable trends, such as Latvia's 37.97% rise, Romania's 14.87% increase, and Italy's 1.37% decline. Meanwhile, the Netherlands dropped by 12.94%, while other countries reported stable figures.

Future trends to watch for include potential continued growth in Romania and Latvia due to increased government focus on outpatient long-term care. Italy and the Netherlands may need to revisit strategies to counteract recent declines. Across Europe, demographic shifts towards aging populations may spur higher expenditure on such healthcare services, necessitating policy adaptations and financing reforms to manage increasing demands effectively.