In 2023, the number of computed tomography (CT) exams in hospitals in the UK stood at 116.4 units per thousand persons. Moving into 2024, forecast data indicates a value of 119.1, reflecting a year-on-year increase of approximately 2.3%. Projections for the subsequent years show continued growth: 122.1 units in 2025, 125.1 units in 2026, 128.0 units in 2027, and 130.8 units in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period averages around 2.4% per year.
Variations:
- 2024: +2.3%
- 2025: +2.5%
- 2026: +2.5%
- 2027: +2.3%
- 2028: +2.2%
Future trends to watch for include advancements in CT technology, increasing demand for diagnostic imaging, and potential shifts in healthcare policies. These factors may influence the volume and growth rate of CT exams in hospitals across the UK.
