The computed tomography (CT) exams in hospitals in Spain have experienced noticeable fluctuations over the years. From 2013 to 2018, there was a generally upward trend with the highest annual increase occurring in 2014 (4.41%). This growth trajectory, however, saw a sharp decline in 2020 due to a 12.43% drop, evidently influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Recovery followed, with the subsequent years showing positive year-on-year growth, including 4.55% in 2023, reaching 7.2 thousand exams per scanner. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years is 1.43%.
Looking forward, forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 project steady growth, with the forecasted five-year CAGR being 1.41%. The expected annual growth for 2024 alone is 1.94%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technological advancements in CT scanner efficiency and image quality.
- Changes in healthcare policies or funding that affect hospital resources and scanner availability.
- Continuous recovery and potential growth post-pandemic, as well as the impact of emerging diseases or health crises.
