The number of computed tomography (CT) exams in Italy showed a fluctuating trend from 2013 to 2023. The year-on-year variation has seen both increments and decrements, indicative of external factors impacting healthcare services. From 2020 to 2023, following a notable dip in 2020 possibly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the figures rebounded, showing a growth rate of 4.59% in 2023, placing the rate at 102.6 exams per thousand persons.
Key trends include a stronger period of growth between 2017 and 2019, followed by recovery growth post-2020 due to resumption of normal healthcare activities. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years (2018-2023) stood at approximately 1.85%, reflecting a gradual recovery with a potential stabilization of the growth rate in the forthcoming years.
Future trends to watch for include potential technological advancements in CT imaging, which could boost efficiency and demand and shifts in healthcare policy aimed at improving diagnostic services. Keeping an eye on healthcare reforms and innovations will be crucial in predicting future trends for CT exams in Italy.
