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

7m

Aug 2022

7 million waiting

6

August 2007

4.8m waiting

5

4

3

2

1

0

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022

Less than 18 weeks

18 to 52 weeks

More than 52 weeks

7m

Aug 2022

7 million waiting

6

August 2007

4.8m waiting

5

4

3

2

1

0

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022