In 2024, Lithuania has the highest mean waiting time for knee replacement surgery in Europe at 442 days, followed by Portugal at 354.8 days. The Netherlands offers the shortest wait at 99 days. Over the past year, Denmark experienced a notable 19.95% increase in wait times, while Portugal and the Netherlands saw rises of 12.44% and 11.75%, respectively. Finland shows a moderate increase of 4.31%. Over the last five years, the average annual variation in waiting times indicates a rising trend overall.
Future trends to watch include efforts across Europe to reduce healthcare delays, driven by increased funding and process improvements, likely impacting wait times positively. As healthcare systems innovate with digital solutions and efficiency improvements, we can expect reduced waiting times for knee replacement surgeries in coming years.
Top countries in Waiting Time for Knee Replacement by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Days, Mean | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Lithuania | 442 | 2023 | +22.78% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 354.8 | 2023 | +5.13% | +12.44% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 219.1 | 2023 | +18.43% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 199.9 | 2023 | +3.04% | +3.17% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 143 | 2023 | +6.64% | +4.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 140.8 | 2023 | +8.89% | +6.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 133.1 | 2023 | +9.37% | +19.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 99 | 2023 | +3.56% | +11.75% | View data |
