Based on the data provided, cataract surgery procedures in Belgium are forecasted to increase steadily from 2024 to 2028, growing from 149.31 thousand procedures in 2024 to 157.54 thousand procedures in 2028. Looking at the year-on-year variations:
• Year-on-Year Variations:
- 2025: 1.4% increase from 2024
- 2026: 1.4% increase from 2025
- 2027: 1.3% increase from 2026
- 2028: 1.3% increase from 2027
• Over the last two years (2023-2024), the number of cataract surgeries saw a steady increase, and the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the 2024-2028 period is approximately 1.3%.
Future trends to watch for include potential advancements in cataract surgery technology, demographics aging, healthcare policy changes, and any unexpected shifts due to public health developments. These factors could further influence the demand and frequency of cataract surgeries in Belgium.
