From 2013 to 2023, the number of Computed Tomography (CT) exams per scanner in South Korean hospitals showed steady growth, rising from 5.01 thousand exams per scanner in 2013 to 8.38 thousand exams per scanner in 2023. This represents a year-on-year variation trend ranging from a -2.54% dip in 2020 due to potential disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic, to strong growth periods, like the 9.87% increase in 2014 and the 9.49% increase in 2018. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years from 2018 to 2023 stood at 3.47%.
Looking ahead to the forecasted period from 2024 to 2028, the expected CAGR is 2.4%, with a predicted growth of 12.58% by 2028. This suggests a slight deceleration in growth compared to the historical trend, but overall, the demand for CT exams per scanner is expected to maintain a positive trajectory.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in imaging, increases in healthcare accessibility and infrastructure, the aging population potentially amplifying the usage rate, and policy changes surrounding healthcare funding and patient management.
