In 2023, the number of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exams in ambulatory care per scanner in South Korea stood at 1.11 thousand. Forecasted data for 2024 show a 3.6% increase to 1.15 thousand exams. The trend continues upward with a 3.5% rise in 2025 to 1.19 thousand exams, a 4.2% increment in 2026 to 1.24 thousand exams, a 3.2% growth in 2027 to 1.28 thousand exams, and a 3.9% increase in 2028 to 1.33 thousand exams. Over the last two years, the average year-on-year growth has been approximately 3.6%, while the five-year CAGR is around 3.7%.
Future trends to watch include advancements in MRI technology that could increase scanner efficiency, government healthcare policies influencing MRI use, and demographic shifts such as an aging population leading to greater healthcare demand. Monitoring these factors can provide insights into the anticipated increase in MRI exams in ambulatory care settings over the next few years.
