Analyzing the Caesarean section procedures globally, Germany leads with 249.18 thousand procedures in 2024, followed by the United Kingdom with 220.47 thousand. Canada ranks third with 118.26 thousand procedures. Noticeably lower figures are observed in Switzerland (29.73 thousand), Ireland (28.09 thousand), and Austria (26.71 thousand). Other countries like Denmark, Estonia, Luxembourg, and Iceland report significantly fewer procedures, with Iceland at the lowest (0.709 thousand).
From year-on-year data, Ireland witnessed the most significant increase in 2023 with a 6.79% rise, while Estonia saw a slight decline of 0.13%. Germany, the UK, Canada, and Switzerland showed moderate increases between 1.1% and 2.27%. Luxembourg (0.55%) and Iceland (0.87%) displayed minor growth, with Denmark exhibiting a negligible increase of 0.14%.
Future trends might include technological advancements reducing the necessity for C-sections, variations in healthcare policies, and shifting demographics influencing procedural volumes differently across regions. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for understanding the global landscape of Caesarean sections in the coming years.
Top countries in Caesarean Section Performed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Surgical Procedures) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 249,180 | 2023 | +1.25% | +1.33% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 220,470 | 2023 | +1.06% | +1.1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 118,260 | 2023 | +2.91% | +2.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Switzerland | 29,730 | 2023 | +1.33% | +1.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 28,090 | 2023 | +13.15% | +6.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 26,710 | 2023 | +1.4% | +1.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 12,470 | 2023 | +0.008% | +0.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 2,660 | 2023 | +0.26% | -0.13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Luxembourg | 1,930 | 2023 | +1.52% | +0.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 709 | 2023 | +0.42% | +0.87% | View data |
