Between 2013 and 2023, the value of radiation therapy equipment in hospitals and ambulatory health care in Belgium has shown a consistent upward trend from 1.68 to 2.01 units per hundred thousand persons. The year-on-year growth rates have varied significantly, peaking at 12% in 2013 but stabilizing around 1.52% by 2023. Notably, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years reflects a steady average annual growth of 1.45%. The forecasted data suggests a continued, albeit slower, rate of growth, with a forecast 5-year CAGR of 0.96%, reaching 2.14 units per hundred thousand persons by 2028.

Future trends to watch for:

Adoption of advanced radiation therapy technology and techniques.
Increased integration of AI and machine learning in treatment planning and delivery.
Shifts in healthcare policy and funding for oncology treatments.
Impact of demographic changes, particularly the aging population, on demand for radiation therapy services.
Evolving competition among suppliers and advancements in treatment efficacy and patient outcomes.