Netherlands Bariatric Surgery Market Size

Netherlands Bariatric Surgery Market Analysis

The Netherlands bariatric surgery market is poised to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% over the forecast period.

COVID-19 has impacted the growth of the bariatric surgery market in the country. Due to the lockdown measures taken by the government, the surgical centers and clinics were shut down to avoid contact and the spread of coronavirus among the population. Also, bariatric surgeries were considered to be non-emergent procedures. As a result, these procedures were on hold, and their success rate declined. For instance, as per an article published in the British Journal of Surgery, in September 2022, around 12,154 (30.2%) total patients were treated surgically in 2020. In addition, as per the same source, 1,543 patients underwent a bariatric procedure in 2020, which was lower than the previous year. Thus, the lower number of bariatric surgeries performed in the country has impacted the market's growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with released restrictions, resumed surgical procedures, and increased patient visits to hospitals and centers, the market is expected to grow over the forecast period.

Certain factors propelling the market growth are the increasing number of obese patients and the growing burden of chronic diseases like cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.

The rising prevalence of chronic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, among the population in the country is also contributing to market growth. People with more fat in their bodies are more likely to be affected by diabetes. Hence, patients are taking specific measures to prevent obesity with bariatric surgeries. For instance, according to the 2022 statistics published by the IDF, in the Netherlands, 0.8 million people were living with diabetes in 2021. In addition, as per the same source, this number is projected to reach 0.91 million by 2030. Thus, it is anticipated that the rising number of people with diabetes, who are at a high risk of becoming overweight and developing obesity, is likely to raise the demand for bariatric surgery, driving the market's expansion.

Additionally, the growing burden of obesity among the Dutch population is the key factor driving the market growth. Obesity and overweight were formerly thought to be a concern, mainly in high-income countries. However, these are rapidly spreading to low- and middle-income countries, especially in metropolitan areas. For instance, as per 2022 statistics published by World Obesity, it has been found that 15.7% of women, 14.7% of men, and 14.2% of adults were obese in the Netherlands in 2020. As a result, the rise in the number of obese people is anticipated to raise the demand for bariatric surgery, which is expected to fuel market expansion.

Therefore, owing to the aforementioned factors, the studied market is expected to increase over the forecast period. However, the high cost of surgery is likely to hinder the market growth over the forecast period.