The data shows a steady decline in the number of Computed Tomography (CT) scanners in hospitals in the Netherlands from 2013 to 2023. The year 2023 saw a notable decrease, standing at 55.76 per thousand persons. The year-on-year variation has been consistently negative for most years, with an exception in 2016 and 2020 where there was a slight increase. The last two years indicate significant decreases of around 7.41% and 7.92%, respectively. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years was approximately -5.49%, indicating a continuous downward trend.
Future forecasts predict an acceleration of this decline, with a projected CAGR of -8.63% over the next five years, leading to a reduction of around 36.31% by 2028. The trend signals a persistent reduction in the use of CT scanners in hospitals.
Future trends to watch for include advances in alternative diagnostic technologies, changes in healthcare policies, and potential technological innovations that could affect the demand for CT scanners.
