The global cataract surgery rate varied significantly among countries in 2023. Latvia had the highest rate at 2.09 procedures per hundred million persons, indicating a mature healthcare infrastructure for eye care. France, Netherlands, and Sweden followed with rates above 1.0, reflecting a strong focus on ocular health. Conversely, countries like Mexico and Chile had much lower rates under 0.30, suggesting limited accessibility or differing healthcare priorities.
Year-on-year growth shows dynamic changes: Germany and Netherlands were notable for increases, with 2.31% and 2.23% respectively. Portugal's surgeries surged by 3.74%, whereas Denmark and Iceland experienced declines, at -3.82% and -3.06% respectively.
Future trends may include technological advancements in surgery, which could increase rates in countries currently lagging. Continued improvements in eye-care accessibility and demographic shifts, particularly the aging population, are also likely to drive demand for cataract procedures globally. Monitoring these aspects will be crucial to understanding future market dynamics.
Top countries in Cataract Surgery Performed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Surgical Procedures) Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Latvia | 2,090 | 2023 | +14.45% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 France | 1,430 | 2023 | +6.3% | +1.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 1,310 | 2023 | +2.06% | +2.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 1,220 | 2023 | +4.88% | +1.39% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 1,180 | 2023 | +2.03% | +2.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovenia | 1,030 | 2023 | +5.1% | +0.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 982.6 | 2023 | +6.34% | +1.36% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 957.9 | 2023 | +1.33% | +3.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 879.4 | 2023 | +0.62% | -3.82% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 776.6 | 2023 | -1.89% | -3.06% | View data |
