Based on the data, there has been a steady increase in the number of computed tomography (CT) scanners in Belgium from 2013 to 2023, reaching 306 units in 2023. Between 2022 and 2023, the growth rate was 2.68%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years was 2.31%. From 2019 to 2020, there was no growth, but the numbers picked up again in 2021. Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 continue this trend, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 2.19%, with an expected 11.43% growth rate by 2028.

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements improving scanner efficiency and new diagnostic features.
Increased healthcare investments in response to rising demand for diagnostic imaging.
Potential regulatory impacts and healthcare policies affecting equipment deployment.
Emerging markets for mobile and outpatient diagnostic services.