Analysis of Global Cataract Surgery Performed by Country in 2024 reveals that Estonia leads with 1.48 units (day cases) per hundred million persons, followed by the United Kingdom with 0.8226 units, Israel with 0.3612 units, Norway at 0.3186 units, Italy with 0.0558 units, and Germany's 0.0037 units. Looking at the year-on-year variation from 2023, Germany saw the highest increase at 4.99%, followed by notable increases in the United Kingdom (1.54%) and Estonia (1.5%). Norway had a slight increase at 0.15%, while Israel (-1.38%) and Italy (-1.57%) experienced declines. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years also illustrates consistent trends in these variations.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in cataract surgery technology, demographic shifts towards an aging population likely increasing demand, and healthcare policies which may accelerate surgery rates in countries with currently lower values such as Italy and Germany.
Top countries in Cataract Surgery Performed by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Units (Day Cases) Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Estonia | 1,480 | 2023 | +3.25% | +1.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 822.6 | 2023 | +12.45% | +1.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Israel | 361.2 | 2023 | -1.42% | -1.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 318.6 | 2023 | -1.64% | +0.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 55.8 | 2023 | +5.48% | -1.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 3.7 | 2023 | +5.71% | +4.99% | View data |
