The number of people on NHS waiting lists in England has passed 6 million

Less than 18 weeks

18 to 52 weeks

More than 52 weeks

December 2021

6.1m waiting

6m

5

August 2007

4.2m waiting

4

3

2

1

0

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

Less than 18 weeks

18 to 52 weeks

More than 52 weeks

December 2021

6.1m waiting

6m

5

August 2007

4.2m waiting

4

3

2

1

0

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020