In 2023, Germany led European out-patient cataract surgeries with 785.99 thousand procedures, followed by Italy with 583.04. Notably, the Netherlands and Czech Republic also saw significant volumes at 164.12 and 146.33 thousand, respectively. Austria experienced a remarkable year-on-year increase of over 184%, while Lithuania recorded an 8.65% rise. Conversely, Norway and Luxembourg exhibited declines. Over five years, Lithuania and Bulgaria had the highest compound annual growth rates, indicating rising trends, whereas some Western nations showed stability.
Looking forward, watch for technological advancements improving surgical efficiency and accessibility, and regulatory changes potentially impacting procedure volumes and patient choices across Europe.
Top countries in Cataract Surgery Performed on Out-Patients by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Procedures) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 785,990 | 2023 | +1.96% | +1.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 583,040 | 2023 | +12.26% | +3.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 164,120 | 2023 | +4.92% | +5.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 146,330 | 2023 | +14.92% | +2.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 26,210 | 2023 | +13.64% | +5.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovenia | 20,420 | 2023 | +4% | -0.09% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 20,120 | 2023 | +3.69% | +3.92% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 11,140 | 2023 | +6.12% | +8.65% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 9,680 | 2023 | +32.63% | +184.41% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 8,040 | 2023 | +1.18% | +0.58% | View data |
