In 2023, Germany led in Caesarean sections in Europe with 243.36k procedures, marking a 0.85% year-on-year increase. The UK followed at 220.67k, up by 1.12%. Italy and Spain showed notable declines of 5.43% and 5.34%, respectively. Other countries like France and Poland also experienced reductions, with France at -0.66% and Poland at -3.02%. Conversely, Cyprus and Croatia saw significant growth, with increases of 3.91% and 3.18%, respectively. These statistics highlight diverse trends across Europe concerning Caesarean operations.
Future trends to watch include technology advancements aimed at reducing unnecessary Caesareans, differing health policies, and demographic shifts influencing birth rates across Europe, potentially altering the number of procedures in the coming years.
Top countries in Caesarean Section Performed on Patients by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Procedures) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 243,360 | 2023 | +1.28% | +0.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 220,670 | 2023 | +1.04% | +1.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 143,230 | 2023 | -0.99% | -0.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 129,600 | 2023 | -2.45% | -3.02% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 110,580 | 2023 | -5.82% | -5.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 74,560 | 2023 | -4.23% | -3.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 69,170 | 2023 | -5.99% | -5.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 37,480 | 2023 | +1.41% | +1.06% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 28,220 | 2023 | +1.5% | +0.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 27,170 | 2023 | -0.26% | -0.44% | View data |
