From 2014 to 2023, Computed Tomography (CT) exams per scanner in the Netherlands have shown a consistent upward trend, increasing from 5.96 thousand exams in 2014 to 8.87 thousand exams in 2023. The analysis of year-on-year variations reveals substantial growth between 2016 and 2017 (15.76% increase) and steady, albeit smaller, annual increases over the past two years (2.64% in 2022 and 2.67% in 2023). The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years stands at 3.68%.
Future trends indicate a continued increase in CT exams per scanner, with forecasted data projecting up to 9.99 thousand exams per scanner by 2028. Factors such as technological advancements in imaging, an aging population, and increasing healthcare demands could contribute to this upward trend. Monitoring these trends will be crucial for healthcare providers to ensure optimal resource allocation and scanner capacity management.
