The density of MRI units in hospitals in Mexico has steadily increased from 2.08 units per million persons in 2013 to 3.14 units per million persons in 2023. Moving forward, the density is projected to rise to 3.51 units per million persons by 2028. The year-on-year growth rate has varied, with notable increases of 9.62% in 2014 and 12.94% in 2019, while slight declines were observed in 2018. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was around 4.25%. Looking ahead, the forecasted 5-year CAGR is 1.74%, with a 5-year growth rate of 9.01%.
Future trends to watch for include:
• Technological advancements in MRI units leading to potential increases in installation rates.
• Potential impact of healthcare policy changes on public and private hospital investments in MRI technology.
• Incremental improvements in healthcare infrastructure and access, particularly in rural and underserved areas, which could influence the growth of MRI unit density.