The number of radiation therapy equipment in the ambulatory sector in the US has shown a decline from 2018 through 2023, decreasing from 1.2 thousand units to 1.06 thousand units. This trend continues with forecasts indicating further decline to 0.959 thousand by 2028. The year-on-year variations reveal fluctuating trends, with the most significant decline of -5.75% in 2018 and a recent decrease of -1.94% in 2023. The five-year CAGR leading up to 2023 is -0.019%. The forecasted five-year CAGR to 2028 is -1.65%, translating to a forecasted growth rate of -7.97% over this period.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements that could reverse the declining trend, increased investment in alternative therapies, and policy changes which may influence equipment deployment in the ambulatory sector.
