The European Medical Technology in Figures

Expenditure Last update 04.09.2025

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Key Facts

7.7%

of total healthcare expenditure spent on medical technology

€319

expenditure on medical technology per capita in Europe in 2024

10%

of GDP spent on healthcare

In Europe, an average of approximately 10% of gross domestic product (GDP) is spent on healthcare. Of this figure, around 7.7% is attributed to medical technologies, i.e. less than 1% of GDP. The spending on medical technology is estimated to vary significantly across European countries, ranging from around 5% to 12% of the total healthcare expenditure. Expenditure on medical technology per capita in Europe is around €319.

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Breakdown of Total Healthcare Expenditure (THE) in Europe - 2024 1,2,3,4,5,6

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Sources

  1. EFPIA, 2025, The Pharmaceutical Industry in Figures.
  2. Eurostat, 2025, Employment and Population Statistics.
  3. Fitch Solutions, 2025, Worldwide Medical Devices Market Factbook 2024.
  4. WHO, 2019, Global Health Expenditure Database
  5. Eurostat, Healthcare Expenditure 2024
  6. 2024 IVD market size data is preliminary and is based on MedTech Europe Statistics Programmes