In 2024, the density of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) units in ambulatory health care in France stands at 1.47 units per hundred thousand persons. Forecast data indicate a steady increase in availability, projecting 1.60 units in 2025, 1.73 units in 2026, 1.85 units in 2027, and 1.98 units in 2028. This represents a consistent year-on-year growth of approximately 8.8% from 2024 to 2025, and further annual increases in a similar range. Over a five-year period, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) averages around 7.6%, highlighting a significant upward trend.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in MRI technology leading to improved diagnostic capabilities and efficiency. Additionally, increasing government and private sector investments in healthcare infrastructure could further accelerate the growth in MRI units. The growing demand for non-invasive diagnostic procedures will likely continue to drive the expansion of MRI unit availability in France.
- 2024: 1.47 units
- 2025: 1.60 units
- 2026: 1.73 units
- 2027: 1.85 units
- 2028: 1.98 units
