The utilization of computed tomography (CT) scanners in hospitals and ambulatory health care in Finland, measured in units per hundred thousand persons, has experienced fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2017, the values showed a general upward trend, peaking in 2017. However, post-2017, there was a sharp decline in 2018, followed by minor fluctuations and a modest recovery up to 2023, where the value stood at 1.74. The recent years displayed low variability, with a year-on-year increase of 0.58% in 2023.
Notably, the last 5-year CAGR was 1.07%, indicating a stable but slow recovery phase. Forecasts for 2024 onwards suggest a steady increase in the number of CT scanners, with a projected CAGR of 0.45% over the next five years.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in CT technology, population health dynamics, and healthcare funding policies, which could impact the adoption and utilization rates of CT scanners in Finland.
