Computed Tomography (CT) scanner units per hundred thousand persons in Belgium have shown fluctuating but generally upward trends. The actual data from 2013 to 2023 indicate a modest but steady increase, reaching 2.59 units per hundred thousand persons by 2023. Year-on-year variations have ranged significantly, with notable spikes and drops, reflecting both rapid expansion phases and periods of stabilization. The last two years (2022-2023) showed increases of 2.85% and 2.37%, respectively. Over the past five years (2019-2023), the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is 1.62%.
The forecast for 2024 and beyond suggests a continuation of this upward trend, predicting the value to reach 2.9 units per hundred thousand persons by 2028, with a 5-year CAGR of 1.74%. The overall growth rate for the next five years is expected to be 9.02%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Technological advancements in CT imaging capabilities and efficiencies.
- Changes in healthcare policies and funding allocations in Belgium.
- Expansion in ambulatory healthcare facilities utilizing CT scanners.
- Potential impacts of AI and machine learning on the use and frequency of CT scans.
- Public health crises or epidemics influencing the demand for diagnostic imaging.
