In the US, the usage of radiotherapy equipment among ambulatory care providers exhibited a fluctuating trend from 2016 to 2023, standing at 3.09 units per million persons in 2023. The year-on-year variations include notable declines in 2018 (-6.32%), 2020 (-6.29%), and a moderate drop in 2022 (-3.04%), followed by a similar decline in 2023 (-3.13%). The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years averaged -1.07%, indicating a gradual decrease in adoption and usage.
Projected forecast data from 2024 to 2028 anticipates a continuation of this downward trend, with a forecasted five-year CAGR of -2.76% and an overall decline of 13.04% by 2028. The radiotherapy equipment usage is expected to decrease to 2.6 units per million persons by 2028.
Key future trends to watch for include technological advancements in radiotherapy, shifts in healthcare policies, the impact of emerging alternative treatment methods, and potential increases in population health awareness leading to changes in radiotherapy equipment demand.
