In 2023, the volume of Computed Tomography (CT) exams in the Netherlands was 2.635 million. From 2024 onward, we see a forecasted upward trend. Year-on-year variations between 2024 and 2028 show an average annual growth rate or Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 5.8% over these five years, with a steady year-on-year increase in exam volumes:
- 2024: 2.808 million exams, a 6.6% increase from 2023.
- 2025: 2.9883 million exams, a 6.4% increase from 2024.
- 2026: 3.1668 million exams, a 6.0% increase from 2025.
- 2027: 3.3435 million exams, a 5.6% increase from 2026.
- 2028: 3.5185 million exams, a 5.2% increase from 2027.
As we look to the future, key trends to watch include advancements in CT technology leading to higher usage rates, the aging population increasing demand for diagnostic imaging, and potential policy changes affecting healthcare services and reimbursements for these exams. These factors may contribute to the continuing rise in the number of CT exams in the Netherlands.
