The total number of computed tomography (CT) scanners in the US has shown fluctuating trends from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, it stood at 43.6 units per million persons. Across the years, we observed moderate year-on-year variations, including a significant decrease of 5.63% in 2014 and a notable increase of 4.23% in 2018. Over the last two years, the variations were 0.91% in 2022 and 0.86% in 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2019 to 2023 was approximately 0.23%, indicating a stabilizing trend.

Future trends to watch for:

Increasing technological advancements and integration of AI in CT scanners.
Potential growth driven by rising health awareness and increasing prevalence of chronic diseases.
Regulatory changes and reimbursement policies impacting the adoption rate of new CT units.