The historical data from 2013 to 2023 reflects a consistent decline in the number of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) units in ambulatory health care in Austria. In 2023, the value stood at 58.27 per thousand persons, dropping steadily from 113.06 in 2013. The year-on-year variation over the last two years exhibited continuous negative trends of -6.67% in 2022 and -7.07% in 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years was -6.57%.
Looking into the future, forecast data from 2024 to 2028 suggests the decline rate will persist, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -7.37%, leading to a significant reduction of 31.8% by 2028. By 2028, the value is expected to be 36.75 per thousand persons.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in MRI technology, changes in healthcare policies, and the overall investment in healthcare infrastructure, which could impact the deployment of MRI units in ambulatory care settings.
