South Africa Computed Tomography Market Size

South Africa Computed Tomography Market Analysis

The South Africa Computed Tomography Market size is estimated at USD 114.93 million in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 154.67 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.12% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the country's healthcare systems, with significant consequences not only for COVID-19-infected patients but also for others, resulting in the cancellation of treatment and diagnosis of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular, cancer, and kidney diseases in order to manage and reserve resources. Additionally, there was a lack of personnel to help with these procedures at many institutions. According to a study titled "Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical radiography practice in low resource settings: The Ghanaian radiographers' perspective" that was published by Elsevier Public Health Emergency Collection in May 2021, there has been a negative impact of COVID-19 on the radiography services in South Africa that has delayed the diagnosis and treatment procedures for people with chronic diseases. As a result, the demand for diagnostic procedures among the population that is living with chronic diseases is likely to increase as a result of the resumed treatment services and diagnostic procedures as well as the increased hospital visits, which is anticipated to boost the growth of the studied market over the forecast period.

The burden of chronic diseases such as diabetes in the nation is driving up need for diagnostic tests, conditions, and treatments, which in turn is driving up demand for CT scan equipment and driving the market's expansion. The highest incidence of diabetes prevalence in Africa has been recorded in South Africa, at 11.3 percent, according to a November 2021 article by the International Diabetes Federation titled "With 1 in 9 persons living with diabetes, South Africa has highest diabetes prevalence in Africa." Additionally, in South Africa, 45.4% of those with diabetes are undiagnosed. Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes in South Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health in May 2021, found that among adults aged 25 and older, the combined prevalence for type 2 diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), impaired fasting glucose, and newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes was 15.25%, 9.59%, 3.55%, and 8.29%. The desire for early identification and efficient treatment of diabetes cases is rising, which is projected to raise the demand for diagnostic imaging equipment to detect the diseases, driving the market expansion. Additionally, the nation's ageing population will increase the burden of chronic diseases, which will further support the study market's expansion. For instance, the United Nations Population Fund's World Population Dashboard's Statistics 2021 show that 65.8 percent of South Africa's population is alive and well and is aged 15 to 64. The population over the age of 65 makes up 5.6% of the total. Since an increasing number of geriatric people are more likely to have chronic diseases that call for careful monitoring and diagnosis, this is driving the study market's expansion.

However, lack of reimbursement and high cost of devices are expected to hinder the market growth.