The number of computed tomography (CT) exams per million persons in Mexican hospitals has shown a steady increase from 5.34 in 2013 to 6.83 in 2023, with a year-on-year increase averaging around 2.09% in 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years stands at 3.22%. From 2024 onwards, forecasts suggest a continued growth trend, reaching 7.5 exams per million by 2028, with a forecasted five-year CAGR of 1.48% and an overall growth rate of 7.6%.

Future trends to watch for:

The continued integration of advanced CT scanner technologies.
Increased demand for diagnostic imaging due to an aging population and rising chronic diseases.
Government healthcare policies and their impact on funding and access to medical imaging.
Potential effects of economic factors, including healthcare spending and inflation on equipment procurement and maintenance.
Emerging trends in AI and machine learning applications in medical imaging, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency.