OECD – Health at a Glance: Europe 2024

The "Health at a Glance: Europe 2024" report, published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), provides a comprehensive analysis of the health status and healthcare systems across European countries. The 2024 edition examines the major challenges facing European health systems in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes two thematic chapters: the first offers a comprehensive examination of health workforce shortages in Europe, a long-standing problem exacerbated by the immense strain the pandemic placed on health systems; the second reviews the most recent trends in the health of Europe’s ageing population, discussing priorities to promote healthy longevity to reduce demands on health and long-term care systems. The remaining chapters provide a comparative overview of the latest data on health status, risk factors, and health system performance across the 27 EU member states, 9 EU candidate countries, 3 European Free Trade Association countries, and the United Kingdom. The report serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and researchers aiming to understand and address the evolving health landscape in Europe.