As of 2023, it was estimated that cosmetic surgery was the most common medical procedure among medical tourists worldwide. This medical intervention represented roughly 25 percent of medical tourism. Meanwhile, dental procedures ranked second among the most sought-after treatments by medical travelers, accounting for about 15 percent of medical tourism worldwide.
Share of medical tourism worldwide as of 2023, by medical procedure
The source uses a variety of resources, including paid and free sources, primary research, and phone interviews.
Various sources include International Medical Travel Journal, McKinsey & Company, Medical Tourism Association, Medical Tourism Magazine, Patients Beyond Borders, and WHO.
The source does not provide any information regarding percentage points exceeding 100 percent.
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Market.us. (August 11, 2023). Share of medical tourism worldwide as of 2023, by medical procedure [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1414337/share-medical-tourism-worldwide-by-medical-procedure/
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Market.us. (2023). Share of medical tourism worldwide as of 2023, by medical procedure. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1414337/share-medical-tourism-worldwide-by-medical-procedure/
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