The organ most in demand for transplant is the kidney.
Kidney transplants are the most common type of organ transplant, with over 20,000 kidney transplants performed annually in the United States. This high demand is driven by the fact that kidney failure is a common and serious condition, affecting millions of people worldwide.
The long waiting list for kidney transplants is a major challenge for patients with kidney failure. The average wait time for a kidney transplant in the United States is 3-5 years.
While other organs like the liver, heart, and lungs are also in high demand, the need for kidneys consistently outweighs the availability of donor organs.
