Germany leads in cataract surgeries with 1.1135 million procedures, showing a 5.06% year-on-year uptick, followed by France with 1.0016 million procedures at a 2.19% increase. Italy (0.62511 million, 2.45%) and the UK (0.56056 million, 1.54%) also demonstrate steady growth. Spain follows with 0.49925 million procedures and a 3.16% increase. Noteworthy growth includes Poland (0.32509 million, 5.64%) and Ireland with a staggering 30.98% year-on-year rise. Meanwhile, Denmark and Malta exhibited slight declines at -3.17% and -0.84% respectively. Serbia and Cyprus saw double-digit growths at 13.34% and 11.1% respectively.
Future trends to watch include potential further increases in surgical volumes due to aging populations and advancements in medical technology, leading to higher demand for cataract surgeries. Countries with currently lower procedure rates might see significant growth as healthcare access and infrastructure improve.
Top countries in Cataract Surgery Performed on Patients by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Procedures) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,113,500 | 2023 | +7.88% | +5.06% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 1,001,600 | 2023 | +6.68% | +2.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 625,110 | 2023 | +9.84% | +2.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 560,560 | 2023 | +1.67% | +1.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 499,250 | 2023 | +7.27% | +3.16% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 325,090 | 2023 | +14.55% | +5.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 228,390 | 2023 | +2.25% | +2.51% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 147,150 | 2023 | +1.52% | +1.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 144,670 | 2023 | +14.14% | +1.87% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 133,970 | 2023 | +6.13% | +2.18% | View data |