The number of computed tomography (CT) scanners in hospitals and ambulatory health care settings in Spain has shown a steady increase from 1.76 units per hundred thousand persons in 2013 to 2.07 units in 2023. The highest year-on-year growth was observed in 2020 at 4.17%, which may be attributed to the increased healthcare investments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was 1.62%, indicating consistent but moderate growth. In 2023, the unit value stood at 2.07 units per hundred thousand persons.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in CT imaging, growing demand for diagnostic imaging amid an aging population, and increased private sector investment in healthcare infrastructure. Monitoring these trends will provide insight into the evolving landscape of CT scanner availability in Spain.
