In 2023, the density of MRI exams in ambulatory care in France was recorded at 84.9 exams per thousand persons. Forecasted data indicates a steady upward trend in MRI exam density, with expected increases to 87.6, 90.3, and 93.0 exams per thousand persons from 2024 to 2026, respectively. The predicted year-on-year growth rates across these years demonstrate a consistent upward trajectory, with approximately a 3% annual increase. Over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the CAGR suggests a robust growth path, averaging about 3% per annum.
Future trends to watch include advancements in MRI technology, potential policy changes affecting healthcare access, and demographic shifts such as an aging population that could influence demand for diagnostic imaging services. Close monitoring of healthcare budget allocations and innovation in diagnostic practices could impact long-term trends in MRI exam density.
