The number of Computed Tomography (CT) scanners in US hospitals shows a varied trend over the past decade. Between 2013 and 2023, the quantity experienced fluctuations, beginning at 8.52 thousand units in 2013 and rising to 9.34 thousand units in 2023. Significant year-on-year changes include a notable dip in 2020 by 5.1%, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to a robust 7.2% increase in 2018. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2018 to 2023 is a modest 1.04%, indicating steady but slow growth.
Regarding future trends, forecasts suggest a continuing gradual rise in CT scanner numbers, reaching 9.97 thousand units by 2028. The anticipated 5-year CAGR of 1.04% underscores cautious optimism. Key factors to monitor include technological advancements in imaging, regulatory shifts, and healthcare funding dynamics.
