In 2023, global organ transplants rose by 9.5%, according to data from 93 countries compiled by the Global Observatory on Donation and Transplantation (GODT).

While donation after brain death (DBD) rose by 7%, it was donation after circulatory death (DCD) that saw a remarkable 19% increase, now contributing 25% of the global deceased donor pool - a significant factor driving the overall growth in transplant numbers.

Notably, heart transplants crossed the five-digit mark for the first time, with 10,121 transplants performed globally - reflecting a 13% increase over the previous year. Lung transplants also saw a robust 15% rise, further contributing to the upward trend.

We bring you these compelling insights from the GODT report.

India continues to play a pivotal role on the global stage:

• It accounts for 9.5% of all transplants performed worldwide.
• It performs 25% of the world's living kidney transplants.
• India leads the world in the number of living kidney and liver transplants.

Reference:

https://www.transplant-observatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2023-data-global-report-17122024.pdf