The number of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) units in hospitals and ambulatory health care settings in Spain saw an actual value of 880 units in 2023. The subsequent forecasted values indicate consistent year-on-year growth: an increase to 886 units in 2024, 895 units in 2025, 903 units in 2026, 910 units in 2027, and 916 units in 2028. From 2023 to 2024, the growth rate is 0.68%, while the growth from 2024 to 2025 is 1.02%. For the next two years, the year-on-year growth rates are 0.89% and 0.78%, respectively. Over the five-year forecast period, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) stands at approximately 0.81%.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in MRI technology, potential increases in healthcare funding, and an aging population that may drive greater demand for diagnostic imaging services. Additionally, improvements in the efficiency and speed of MRI units could further influence growth rates positively.