In 2023, healthcare expenditure on home-based long-term care in Denmark stood at 3.25 billion euros. Between 2013 and 2023, the expenditure exhibited an overall upward trend, with a few fluctuations. The highest year-on-year increase was 5.52% in 2021, while 2018 saw a notable decline of 2.59%. Despite this fluctuation, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2018 to 2023 averaged 1.61%. Forecasts indicate a more modest CAGR of 0.96% from 2024 to 2028, though the total expenditure is expected to grow by 4.89% in this period.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Continued demographic shifts leading to higher demand for home-based care
- Technological advancements enhancing care efficiency and reducing costs
- Policy changes impacting funding and availability of services