The radiation therapy equipment in Belgian hospitals has shown a gradual increase from 1.68 units per hundred thousand persons in 2013 to 2.01 units per hundred thousand persons in 2023. The year-on-year percentage variation has fluctuated, indicating periods of rapid growth such as in 2013 with 12%, and more modest increases in recent years, with 2022 and 2023 showing 1.54% and 1.52% respectively.
The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the past five years stands at 1.45%, demonstrating steady growth. This upward trend is forecasted to continue, with the value reaching 2.14 units per hundred thousand persons by 2028 and a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.96%.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in technology that may boost efficiency and accessibility of radiation therapy equipment, potential policy changes affecting healthcare investments in Belgium, and evolving cancer treatment protocols that may drive demand for radiation therapy services.
