In 2023, Switzerland topped the European list for appendectomies at 166.43 procedures per 100,000, showing a modest year-on-year increase of 0.52%. Other countries like Iceland and Denmark also reported growth, while significant declines occurred in Germany (-3.12%) and Lithuania (-0.54%). Liechtenstein saw a staggering rise of 13.75%, whereas Romania's rate fell by 6.54%. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reveals a varied landscape with robust growth in some Northern European countries and contraction notably in Eastern Europe.
Looking ahead, it's crucial to monitor the impact of evolving medical practices and healthcare policies on appendectomy numbers across Europe. Advances in non-surgical treatments, improvements in diagnostics, and healthcare infrastructure investments may influence future trends, potentially leading to fewer in-patient procedures, especially in countries already experiencing declines.
Top countries in Appendectomy Performed on In-Patients by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Procedures) Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Switzerland | 166.43 | 2023 | +0.096% | +0.52% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Lithuania | 165.45 | 2023 | +2.52% | -0.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 146.68 | 2023 | +0.26% | +0.053% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Estonia | 144.62 | 2023 | -1.35% | -1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 141.71 | 2023 | +1.09% | -0.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 140.23 | 2023 | +1.37% | +1.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 139.64 | 2023 | -0.33% | +1.11% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 135.08 | 2023 | -0.24% | -0.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 131.15 | 2023 | +0.98% | +0.24% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 130.13 | 2023 | -0.11% | -1.46% | View data |
