European Stroke Awareness Day 2025 - New SST Data release

Europe makes strides in stroke care, but stark inequities persist, new data reveal

The 2023 Stroke Services Tracker data shows progress in stroke care planning and treatment access, but persistent disparities demand urgent attention.

New data from the Stroke Action Plan for Europe’s 2023 Stroke Service Tracker, launched today, show encouraging progress in stroke care across Europe – but also highlight serious inequalities that urgently need to be addressed.

A total of 47 countries contributed to the latest dataset, providing the most comprehensive picture yet of stroke care across the continent. The findings show improvements in national planning, emergency treatment and prevention. However, too many people who have had a stroke still face major challenges in accessing the care, rehabilitation and follow-up they need.

Read the joint statement in full.