Global Number of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Units in Ambulatory Sector Share by Country (Units)

The United States held a dominant position in the global share of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) units in the ambulatory sector in 2023, accounting for 77.17% of the total units. Italy and France followed significantly behind with 8.27% and 7.95%, respectively. South Korea, Poland, and Romania had modest shares of 3.34%, 1.79%, and 1.58%. Smaller markets included Austria, Slovakia, and others with negligible shares, including Luxembourg and Mexico at 0.0099% each.

Year-on-year, from 2022 to 2023, observable variations include a growth in the United States by 2.84%, Italy by 2.87%, and France by a significant 13.38%. South Korea increased by 7.11%, while Poland and Romania saw rises of 5.42% and 8.24%, respectively. Interest areas noted a slight growth in Austria at 5.92%. Notable stability was seen in Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, and Mexico with no changes.

Future trends to watch include potential accelerated growth in markets like France, influenced by a double-digit increase over the past year. Continued moderate growth is expected in larger established markets such as the United States and Italy. Monitoring technological advancements, regulatory changes, and healthcare policy adjustments will be critical for forecasting further deployment and distribution of MRI units in emerging markets.