The number of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) units in South Korea has shown a consistent upward trend from 2013 to 2023, with the value reaching 2.0 thousand units in 2023. Year-on-year variations have fluctuated between a low of 3.44% in 2021 and a high of 7.19% in 2020. Over the past five years, the average annual growth rate (CAGR) has been 5.16%. Predictive analysis from 2024 onwards indicates a continued increase, with the MRI units forecasted to reach 2.39 thousand by 2028, growing at a forecast five-year CAGR of 2.87%, indicating a total growth of 15.21% over the forecast period.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in MRI technology, increasing healthcare expenditure, and a growing aging population which will likely drive further demand for MRI units. Additionally, policy changes and healthcare infrastructure developments may significantly impact the growth trajectory in the coming years.
