The transplantation of kidneys performed on in-patients in Spain has demonstrated a steady upward trend from 2013 to 2023. As of 2023, the number of kidney transplant procedures stood at 7.22 procedures per hundred thousand persons. Year-on-year variation has mostly been positive, with notable increases in 2015 and 2014, which saw jumps of 8.51% and 5.3%, respectively. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the last five years leading up to 2023 has averaged around 1.72%.
Looking forward, the forecasted values from 2024 to 2028 suggest a continued moderate increase in the number of procedures, with a five-year forecast CAGR of 1.12% and an overall growth rate of 5.73% over this period. This indicates a sustained but slower upward trend.
Future trends to watch for include potential advancements in medical technology, changes in healthcare policies, and varying donor availability, all of which could impact the rate and availability of kidney transplants in Spain.
