The number of Caesarean sections performed in Spain is forecasted to decrease from 64.81 thousand procedures in 2024 to 47.79 thousand by 2028. Considered variations show a progressive annual reduction: 2024 sees a certain number of procedures, which drops 6.66% by 2025, 7.06% by 2026, 7.53% by 2027, and finally, 8.06% by 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the period of 2024-2028 suggests an average decline of approximately 7.33% per year, indicating a consistent downward trend in the number of procedures.
Future trends to watch for include potential developments in medical technologies and practices that promote natural birthing processes, health policy changes aimed at reducing unnecessary C-sections, and broader shifts in parental preferences towards less interventional childbirth methods.
