From 2013 to 2023, the number of MRI units in hospitals in Mexico showed an overall growth despite some fluctuations. By 2023, there were 397 units. The year-on-year growth varied, with significant increases in certain years such as 2014, 2016, and 2019, and declines in 2018 and 2020. The Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years stood at 4.41%. Starting in 2024, the forecasts suggest a more moderated growth rate of 2.2% CAGR until 2028, reaching 456 units by 2028, which implies an 11.49% total growth over these five years.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technological advancements in MRI machines which could lead to increased installations.
- Government healthcare policies and funding impacting the number of new MRI units.
- Increasing demand for diagnostic imaging due to a growing, aging population.
- Potential economic challenges affecting healthcare investment.