The number of computed tomography (CT) exams per scanner in Austria is projected to grow steadily from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the number of CT exams per scanner was 7.16 thousand. The year-on-year variation shows a consistent upward trend with increases of approximately 2% each year: from 7.31 thousand in 2024 to 7.93 thousand in 2028. This results in a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 2.5% over the five-year period.
Future trends to watch for include:
• Technological advancements in CT scanning that may increase efficiency and throughput.
• Policy changes or healthcare reforms that could impact the demand and provision of CT scanning services.
• Changes in population demographics and health trends potentially influencing the number of exams required.