In 2023, South Korea led in caesarean sections with 513.1 surgical procedures per thousand live births, significantly higher than other nations. Hungary followed with 403.8, while Slovenia, Latvia, and Belgium recorded 232.4, 220.5, and 217.4 respectively. Finland and Sweden had rates of 175.4 and 172.3, whereas Israel had the lowest among the listed countries at 147.1. Variations from the previous year showed steady growth across most countries, except Israel, which had a decrease of 0.65%. South Korea and Hungary experienced the highest increases at 1.56% and 1.21%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include the impact of healthcare policy changes aimed at reducing unnecessary procedures. Innovations in prenatal care and increasing awareness may influence these trends, potentially leading to a more balanced approach to caesarean sections globally.
Top countries in Total Caesarean Sections by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Units (Surgical Procedures) Per Thousand Live Births | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 513.1 | 2023 | +1.74% | +1.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 403.8 | 2023 | +1.23% | +1.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovenia | 232.4 | 2023 | +1.4% | +0.95% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 220.5 | 2023 | +0.5% | +0.93% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 217.4 | 2023 | +0.46% | +0.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 175.4 | 2023 | +0.52% | +1.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 172.3 | 2023 | +0.058% | +0.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Israel | 147.1 | 2023 | -0.74% | -0.65% | View data |
