The number of Computed Tomography (CT) exams in South Korea's hospitals has shown a consistent upward trend from 2013 to 2023. Starting from 137.6 exams per thousand persons in 2013, there was a notable growth reaching 256.1 exams per thousand persons by 2023. Year-on-year variation highlights periods of significant increases, such as 2018's 10.95%, while the recent years show a deceleration, with 2023 exhibiting a modest 3.47% increase. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) slowed down from 11.85% in the initial years to 4.28% most recently, indicating a gradual stabilization in CT exam demand.
Future trends to watch for include the impacts of demographic shifts, advances in medical technology, and healthcare policy changes which could influence CT exam utilization rates. Forecasts suggest a 5-year CAGR of 2.32%, projecting a continued, though decelerated, growth rate with a total growth of 12.14% by 2028.
