In assessing the global number of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) units in hospitals by country, South Korea leads with 1.65 thousand units, followed by Italy at 1.22 thousand and Germany at 1.14 thousand. The United Kingdom, Mexico, and Sweden trail with 0.577, 0.397, and 0.194 thousand units respectively. Smaller European countries like Belgium, Romania, and Austria host even fewer MRI units, with figures below 0.14 thousand.
Iceland has a notably low count, standing at a mere 0.003 thousand units, while Estonia and Slovakia also rank low at 0.019 and 0.024 thousand units respectively. Noteworthy year-on-year variations in 2023 include Romania’s significant growth at 12.95%, while Greece and South Korea witnessed increases of 5.25% and 4.46% respectively. Other countries such as Mexico and Estonia demonstrated stable growth at over 4%.
Looking ahead, an expected rise in demand for MRI units in developing regions may contribute to gradual but consistent growth globally. Technological advancements and increased healthcare investment will also propel the expansion of MRI infrastructure, addressing both capacity and accessibility challenges.
Top countries in Number of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Units in Hospitals by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 1,650 | 2023 | +3.75% | +4.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 1,220 | 2023 | +1.92% | +3.94% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 1,140 | 2023 | +1.89% | +2.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 577 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 5 | 5 Mexico | 397 | 2023 | +3.12% | +4.41% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 194 | 2023 | +6.01% | +3.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 138 | 2023 | +1.47% | +0.74% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 125 | 2023 | +8.7% | +12.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 110 | 2023 | +0.92% | +1.92% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 93 | 2023 | +2.2% | +5.25% | View data |
