In 2023, Austria led the European countries in laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia procedures performed on in-patients, aligning with its positive year-on-year growth of 3.72%. Liechtenstein experienced a significant increase, over 100%, despite being a smaller market. Other notable growths included Ireland (42.34%) and Romania (9.21%). Conversely, countries like Switzerland and Sweden saw declines of -2.23% and -5.36%, respectively. Overall, the five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) across Europe is mixed, with some nations improving while others face declines.
Future trends to monitor include technological advancements driving growth in more developed markets, increased healthcare expenditure influencing procedure rates, and the potential for emerging markets to increase their growth as healthcare infrastructure improves. Watch for policy changes and healthcare reforms that could impact the procedure rates across different European countries.
Top countries in Laparoscopic Repair of Inguinal Hernia Performed on In-Patients by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Procedures) Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Austria | 162.47 | 2023 | +7.25% | +3.72% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 146.47 | 2023 | +4.94% | +1.93% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Switzerland | 104.37 | 2023 | +2.87% | -2.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Liechtenstein | 91.64 | 2023 | +22.12% | +103.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 86.12 | 2023 | +12.09% | +4.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 86.02 | 2023 | +5.96% | +1.02% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 82.77 | 2023 | +13.82% | +7.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 69.86 | 2023 | +14.94% | +7.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 60.94 | 2023 | +6% | +0.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 47.56 | 2023 | +23.28% | +42.34% | View data |
