In 2024, Estonia had the highest median waiting time for cataract surgery at 1.48 thousand days. Australia, Chile, Portugal, Canada, and New Zealand reported significantly lower waiting times at 0.165, 0.1, 0.0917, 0.088, and 0.081 thousand days, respectively. The variations from 2023 show that:
- Estonia saw an increase of 6.2%.
- Australia experienced a significant rise of 14.46%.
- Chile had a marginal increase of 0.61%.
- Portugal had a reduction of 5.03%.
- Canada saw an increase of 6.25%.
- New Zealand experienced an increase of 11.03%.
Analysis over the last five years reveals that the CAGR indicates consistent trends, with potential for increase or decrease varying by country. Future trends to watch include the impact of healthcare policy changes, technological advancements in surgery, and patient management strategies, which could influence waiting times across different regions.
Top countries in Waiting Time for Cataract Surgery by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Days, Median | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Estonia | 1,480 | 2023 | +5.63% | +6.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Australia | 165 | 2023 | +1.85% | +14.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Chile | 100 | 2023 | +14.94% | +0.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 91.7 | 2023 | -5.17% | -5.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 88 | 2023 | +20.55% | +6.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 New Zealand | 81 | 2023 | 0% | +11.03% | View data |
