The global waiting time for hip replacement showcases significant variation across countries. As of 2024, Iceland and New Zealand have the highest percentage of patients waiting over 3 months, at 74.5% and 73.9%, respectively. Australia follows closely with 66.9%, while Spain has 66.6%. Poland and Hungary, with 40% and 29.7% respectively, show relatively lower waiting times. Reviewing the 2023 variations, New Zealand experienced an 11.7% increase, Iceland a 1.25% increase, Australia a 2.9% increase, and Spain a marginal 0.12% increase. Conversely, Poland and Hungary observed reductions of 9.53% and 3.72%, respectively.
Future trends indicate a growing need to address waiting times in countries with higher percentages, like Iceland and New Zealand. Innovations in medical technology, policy changes, and increased healthcare funding may play critical roles in reducing these figures. Monitoring policy impacts and healthcare infrastructure changes will be essential in understanding and forecasting waiting time trends globally.
Top countries in Waiting Time for Hip Replacement by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Percent of Patients Waiting 3 Months + | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 74.5 | 2023 | -9.15% | +1.25% | View data |
| 2 | 2 New Zealand | 73.9 | 2023 | +2.5% | +11.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Australia | 66.9 | 2023 | +1.98% | +2.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 66.6 | 2023 | -2.06% | +0.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 40 | 2023 | -13.04% | -9.53% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 29.7 | 2023 | -14.9% | -3.72% | View data |
