Forecast: Mammographs in Ambulatory Health Care in Italy

In 2023, the number of mammographs in ambulatory health care in Italy was 973. Forecasted data from 2024 onwards show a steady increase, reaching 1010 by 2028. The year-on-year variation indicates a consistent but moderate growth rate: a rise of 0.71% between 2024 and 2025, 0.61% between 2025 and 2026, 0.30% from 2026 to 2027, and 1.00% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period is approximately 0.92%.

Future trends to watch for include:

• Technological advancements in mammography that can enhance detection and accuracy.
• Health care policy changes that might impact the accessibility and demand for mammographs.
• Increased public health awareness campaigns aimed at early cancer detection.
• The influence of demographic shifts, such as an aging population, which might drive demand.