In Spain, the number of computed tomography (CT) scanners in hospitals has steadily increased from 707 units in 2013 to 888 units in 2023. Over this period, the year-on-year variations typically ranged between 1.27% to 5.35%. Notably, the highest jump was observed in 2020 with a 5.35% increase. Between 2019 to 2023, the five-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) stabilized around 2.42%, indicating a consistent rise in the installation of CT scanners.

From 2024 onwards, the forecast suggests a continuing upward trend, with the number of units expected to reach 964 by 2028. The forecasted five-year CAGR is slightly lower at 1.29%, suggesting a moderate but steady growth rate of 6.64% over this period.

Future trends to watch for include:

Adoption of advanced CT technology including AI-enhanced imaging.
Increased investment in healthcare infrastructure.
Policy changes and healthcare funding impacting procurement of new scanners.
Emerging trends in preventative and precision medicine increasing demand for imaging diagnostics.