Cataract surgeries across European countries have shown considerable variation in 2024. Estonia leads with 1.51 procedures per hundred million persons, closely followed by Austria (1.49) and France (1.47). The Czech Republic and Netherlands also positioned high with values of 1.38 and 1.31 respectively. Other notable countries include Belgium (1.27), Finland (1.26), and Luxembourg (1.25). Germany sits at 1.18 despite a year-on-year increase of 2.33%. Sweden has experienced a decline of 0.58% reaching 1.09, whilst Ireland saw a significant surge of 30.17%, now standing at 0.99954. On the lower spectrum, countries like Norway (0.35522), Macedonia (0.39772), and Switzerland (0.41455) report the least procedures.
Recent trends indicate drastic increases in Lithuania at 3.69%, Slovakia at 3.88%, and Iceland at 3.37%. Poland remains a significant growth area with a 5.7% increase. Conversely, declines are observed in Denmark (-2.07%), Norway (-1.45%), Malta (-2.86%), and Slovenia (-0.95%).
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in cataract surgery promoting higher rates, particularly in countries lagging behind. Countries experiencing significant growth could outpace traditional leaders in procedure frequency. Economic factors and healthcare policy changes will also influence future trends.
Top countries in Cataract Surgery Performed on Patients by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Procedures) Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Estonia | 1,510 | 2023 | +2.96% | +1.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 1,490 | 2023 | +5.91% | +1.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 1,470 | 2023 | +6.21% | +1.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 1,380 | 2023 | +14.24% | +2.17% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 1,310 | 2023 | +2.05% | +2.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 1,270 | 2023 | +1.25% | +1.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 1,260 | 2023 | +2.09% | +1.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Luxembourg | 1,250 | 2023 | +4.6% | +1.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 1,180 | 2023 | +3.42% | +2.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 1,090 | 2023 | +1.32% | -0.58% | View data |
