The trend in Computed Tomography (CT) exams in ambulatory care in France demonstrates a consistent decline from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, the value stood at 7.76 thousand exams per scanner. The year-on-year variation over the past two years shows a decline of 11.93% in 2022 and 12.44% in 2023, indicating a steep downward trajectory. The cumulative annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years is -10.3%, making the trend unmistakably negative.
From 2024 onwards, the forecast indicates an accelerated decline, with a five-year forecasted CAGR of -18.42%, leading to a projected overall decrease of 63.87% by 2028. Future trends to monitor include technological advancements in imaging, regulatory changes, and healthcare policy adjustments that might impact CT scan utilization and the adoption of alternative diagnostic methods.