The number of people on NHS waiting lists in England continues to break records

Less than 18 weeks

18 to 52 weeks

More than 52 weeks

July 2022

6.8m waiting

7m

6m

5m

August 2007

4.2m waiting

4m

3m

2m

1m

0

2010

2014

2018

2022

Less than 18 weeks

18 to 52 weeks

More than 52 weeks

July 2022

6.8m waiting

7m

6m

5m

August 2007

4.2m waiting

4m

3m

2m

1m

0

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022